Rajinikanth's five best films that are remakes; see full list

Rajinikanth has been a part of various films over years. Besides impressing everyone with his acting chops, he has also worked as a producer and screenwriter. Rajinikanth started off his acting journey in 1975 Tamil flick, Apoorva Raagangal featuring Kamal Haasan in le roles. Grually, he grew to prominence and emerged out as one of most sought-after actors in industry. We have compiled some of Rajinikanth’s best films that are remakes.

1. Billa

Helmed by R Krishnamurthy, Billa is a remake of Amitabh Bachchan’s 1978 action thriller flick, Don. Rajinikanth played double roles of Billa and Rajappa. Billa also featured Sripriya and K. Balaji. former played Zeenat Aman’s role and Helen reprised her original role. Rajinikanth me his comeback with this film. Billa was a huge commercial success and marked a turning point in leing actor’s career. 

2. Thillu Millu

Released in 1981, Thillu Millu stars Rajinikanth, ngai Srinivasan, Nsh, Sowkar Janaki, Mhavi, Poornam Vishwanathan, and Viji Chandrasekhar in pivotal roles. Directed by K Balachandar, this comedy flick is a remake of 1979 film Gol Maal featuring Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt. For this movie, Rajinikanth h to shave his mustache. According to reports, Thillu Millu is first film in which he appears without a mustache.

3. Mr Bharath

Mr Bharath is a remake of Trishul starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, and Shahi Kapoor in le roles. Helmed by S. P. Muthuraman, this Tamil drama follows a young man seeking revenge on his far who cheated on his mor. As per reports, Sathyaraj, who played Rajinikanth’s on-screen far, was four years younger than him. Mr Bharath was an instant hit and people loved face-off scenes between Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth.

4. Mannan

Directed by P. Vasu, Mannan stars Rajinikanth, Vijayashanti, Marama, Kushboo, Visu, and Goundamani in prominent roles. This drama film is a remake of 1986 Kanna movie Anuraga Aralithu. Mannan revolves around union leer of a factory, who is forced to marry his boss. He is stuck in a loveless marri with a rich and arrogant woman, while he loves Meena. Mannan was quite successful at box office.

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5. Viduthalai

Helmed by K. Vijayan, Viduthalai is a remake of Feroz Khan’s hit action flick Qurbani. Rajinikanth essayed role of Feroz Khan while Kanna star Vishnuvardhan played Vid Khanna’s role. Viduthalai received mixed reviews from critics and audience alike. 

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