South superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up for his comeback with another exciting action drama, ‘Vettaiyan’, set to hit theatres on October 10, 2024. The fact that Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will be making his Tamil film debut with Rajinikanth in a dramatic confrontation only adds to the buzz around the film. With Vettaiyan's release just around the corner, fans can relax and enjoy some of Rajinikanth's most beloved flicks, which are now available to watch on a variety of streaming platforms. To help you decide which of the superstar's films to see, we've included their IMDb ratings.
Rajinikanth’s Top Films To Watch On OTT
Thalapathi (Amazon Prime Video)
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
One of Rajinikanth's most renowned films is ‘Thalapathi’. This film, directed by Mani Ratnam, has a captivating narrative set against a gorgeous representation of friendship, devotion, and fate.
Sivaji: The Boss (Disney+ Hotstar)
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Rajinikanth plays the role of Sivaji, a former software engineer turned philanthropist who is hell-bent on cleaning up Indian society of corruption. Showing off Rajinikanth's trademark combination of charm, humour, and elegance, this socially aware movie recounts Sivaji's fight against corrupt politicians and bureaucrats.
Velaikkaran (Amazon Prime Video)
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
The film stars Rajinikanth as Ragu, a young man with strong principles who fights against corporate abuse in order to save his society. Fans will like the action and social criticism, even if it isn't his most critically regarded film.
Baashha (JioCinema)
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
One of Rajinikanth's most cherished roles is seen in the movie ‘Baashha’. The captivating tale of a modest auto-driver with a hidden history has garnered a devoted fan base, and it will undoubtedly captivate viewers.
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Jailer (Amazon Prime Video)
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Rajinikanth portrays the role of Muthuvel, a resolute jailer responsible for keeping order in a maximum-security prison. Both long-time viewers and those who have never seen Rajinikanth's films before will find something to captivate them in this action-packed picture.
Mullum Malarum (Aha)
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
This highly praised drama takes place in rural Tamil Nadu. This film is an adaptation of the same-titled book by Uma Chandran. Rajinikanth plays the role of a cable trolley operator who adores his sister Valli (Shoba). The film's emotional depth and Rajinikanth's commanding performance make it a classic that will never go out of style.
Enthiran (Robot) (Sun NXT)
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Renowned for its groundbreaking action scenes and visual effects, Rajinikanth's 'Enthiran' was a watershed moment in Indian cinema. He plays a sentient who builds a robot that looks and acts like a person, but things go horribly wrong when the robot develops feelings for his creator's fiancée and becomes sentient.