5 times ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth, who turns 74 on December 12, is one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema. The self-made star enjoys a strong fan following because of his humble nature and engaging performances. During his illustrious career, movie buffs have often drawn parallels between ‘Superstar’ and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan.?

These comparisons stem from the fact that Rajinikanth often? starred in the Tamil remakes of some Hindi blockbusters that featured Big B in the lead. Thee (a remake of Deewaar) and Billa (a retelling of Don) are just two such films that come to mind. Despite these comparisons, Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan have always held each other in high regard. Moreover, they have even teamed up on a few occasions. Here is a look at their professional association:

Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)

Rajinikanth made his Bollywood debut with the cult actioner Andhaa Kaanoon, directed by T Rama Rao. The film featured him in the role of a vigilante who tries to punish those who killed his parents and emerged as a massive success. Amitabh Bachchan essayed the role of forest officer in? Andhaa Kaanoon and hit it out of the park with his fierce dialogues. The film proved to be a landmark release for ‘Thalaivar’ and marked the beginning of his friendship with Big B

Geraftaar (1985)

One of the highest grossers of the year, Geraftaar was a trademark Bollywood entertainer complete with action and drama. It featured Amitabh Bachchan as a cop with a tragic past and gave him ample scope to leave the audience spellbound with his performance.

?Rajini played Amitabh Bachchan’s reel buddy in the film and added to its recall value with his stylish mannerism. The Tamil star’s entry sequence was a major highlight of Geraftaar and clicked the masses. The film also featured Kamal Haasan in a key role. It was directed by? Prayag Raaj.?

Hum (1991)

Hum was a well-received family action drama that featured Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth as brothers and clicked with the audience thanks to its layered narrative. The film was directed by Mukul Anand. It did reasonably well at the box office and soon attained cult status.

?Interestingly, Baashha—one’s of Rajinikanth’s most iconic films– had shades of the Bollywood classic.?

Kochadaiiyaan (2014)

Amitabh Bachchan served as the narrator for the Hindi-dubbed version of Kochadaiiyaan, which featured Rajinikanth in the lead. The photorealistic motion capture period drama was billed as a game-changer for Tamil cinema because of the format in which it was shot. However, Soundarya? Rajinikanth’s magnum opus failed to live up to expectations and ended up as a flop.?

Vettaiyan (2024)

Vettaiyan, which marked AB Sr’s Tamil debut, was an actioner that centered on corruption in the education sector and encounter killings. It featured Rajinikanth in the role of a deadly cop and featured a strong message as well as mass elements. Big B played a representative of the Human Rights Commission of India in the TJ Gnanavel-helmed movie and left a lasting impact on the audience with his dialogues about ‘justice’. Big B and Rajinikanth’s scenes added a new layer to the narrative with their organic intensity.?

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