Rajinikanth’s top 10 blockbusters: From Baashha to Jailer

By Entertainment Desk | August 14, 2025

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A thrilling sci-fi sequel to Enthiran, starring Rajinikanth in dual roles and Akshay Kumar, with stunning VFX and A.R. Rahman’s electrifying music. A global blockbuster, earning ₹700–800 crore

2.0 (2018)

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Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, this action-thriller showcases Rajinikanth as a retired jailer drawn into a gritty conflict. A massive hit, it earned ₹605–650 crore worldwide and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023

Jailer (2023)

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Rajinikanth portrays an ageing gangster seeking justice in Malaysia in this Pa. Ranjith directorial. Despite mixed reviews, the film became a cultural landmark, grossing up to ₹650 crore globally

3. Kabali (2016)

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In this Shankar-directed sci-fi blockbuster, Rajinikanth plays both a scientist and his creation, the robot Chitti. Celebrated for its visual brilliance and iconic music, the film earned approximately ₹290–320 crore worldwide

Enthiran / Robot (2010)

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A retro masala entertainer by Karthik Subbaraj features Rajinikanth as a hostel warden with a mysterious past. Known for its nostalgia, soundtrack, and ensemble cast, it grossed between ₹222–250 crore globally

 Petta (2019)

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Rajinikanth plays a fierce Mumbai police commissioner in this A.R. Murugadoss action drama. Packed with high-energy action and mass appeal, it raked in around ₹210–250 crore worldwide

Darbar (2020)

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A socio-political action drama directed by Shankar, Rajinikanth stars as a software engineer fighting corruption to uplift society. It was among the first Tamil films to enter the ₹100 crore club, ultimately grossing approximately ₹150 crore worldwide

Sivaji: The Boss (2007)

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An iconic film in Rajinikanth’s career, Baashha became the highest-grossing Tamil film of its time. Its punchy dialogues and Thalaivar charisma cemented its cult status

 Baashha (1995)

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A family-oriented masala entertainer featuring Rajinikanth as a protective elder brother. With its festive appeal and mass sentiment, the film grossed between ₹140–240 crore worldwide.

Annaatthe (2021)

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A long-running horror-comedy drama, it shattered theatrical records with a staggering run of 890 days and earned ₹65 crore (₹650 million) across various regions, marking one of the biggest Tamil hits of its era

Chandramukhi (2005)

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