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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
From being a bus conductor to undisputed box office king: Celebrating Thalaivar Rajinikanth's 50 years of journey in Indian cinema
It is because of Rajinikanth that the word 'Superstar' became a symbol in the history of Tamil cinema. He made his debut in the film industry in 1975 with the film 'Apoorva Ragangal' and has been living with the same sparkle in the hearts of fans for 50 years to date. But this extraordinary journey began in an ordinary workplace. The story of Shivaji Rao, a young man who worked as a bus conductor in Bangalore, journeying from the khaki uniform to the golden throne of the film industry, is a no less than a film in itself. Let's take a look at his cinematic achievements as the doyen celebrates 50 years of looming presence in Indian cinema Rajinikanth's unique sense of style Scouted by the notable director K. Balachander, Rajinikanth played a small role in the film 'Apoorva Ragangal'. Over the next few years, he played villain and character roles in films like 'Mudraam Pirai', 'Aval Apol', and '16 Vayathinile'. His unique style of acting, fast-paced dialogue delivery, 'style', cigarette rolling, glasses wearing, quickly captured the hearts of fans. The rise of the mass hero - Rajinikanth Rajinikanth saw a massive transformation in the 1980s. Films like 'Billa,' 'Murattu Kaalai,' and 'Dharmathin Thalaivan' transformed him into a mass hero. Since that time, most of the films he has starred in have been box office hits, creating a large fan base beyond Tamil Nadu, across India, and even abroad. In the 1990s, films like 'Annamalai', 'Baasha,' and 'Muthu' coined the term 'Rajini Blockbuster.' His films were also released in countries like Japan, where 'Muthu' was a huge hit. Rajinikanth's global reach & technological leaps After 2000, Rajinikanth's career saw a huge growth in terms of technology and global reach. Films like 'Sivaji' and 'Enthiran' were some of the biggest productions in Indian cinema. '2.0' grossed over Rs. 800 crore worldwide, proving once again that he is a box office powerhouse. Despite his increasing age, the edginess, power, and style he displays on screen have not diminished. Adulation from the industry for Rajinikanth "There is only one Superstar. The crown always belongs to him", said Vijay in a public event, when the junior actor was compared with the senior actor. "One 'Coolie' is equal to a hundred Baashas... The real superstar is Rajini sir!," said Nagarjuna Akkineni at the 'Coolie' audio launch. How Rajinikanth's magic continues to inspire generations The release of 'Coolie' coincides with Thalaivar's 50 years in the industry. Rajinikanth is the only star who has been the face of Tamil cinema for 50 years and has not lost his magic even after the change of generations. His journey from bus conductor to global superstar teaches every dreamer the lesson of 'Dream it, work for it, and it will surely come true.' #DarbarThiruvizhaJapan: Rajinikanth's cop drama sold out in Japan "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Lokayukta police detains Kempegowda Nagar police inspector, SI with Rs 1 lakh bribe in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The Karnataka Lokayukta police have arrested police inspector Shivaji Rao and sub-inspector Shivanand of Kempegowda Nagar Police Station, along with a Rs 1 lakh bribe that they allegedly accepted from the complainant to favour him in a crime registered against him by a businessman. According to the official statement, the complainant, Keshavamurthy, a resident of Avalahalli in the city, approached the Lokayukta police, unable to pay the Rs 6 lakh bribe demanded by the accused police officials. The bribe was demanded in exchange for helping him in a crime registered against him with Kempegowda Nagar police in February 2025. Accordingly, the Lokayukta police laid the trap after registering the crime under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and secured both inspector Shivaji Rao and sub-inspector Shivanand along with Rs 1 lakh bribe. The complainant is an accused: Uttam Chand Maru, a businessman from Kempegowda Nagar, filed a complaint against Keshavamurthy, who had earlier lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta police at the Kempegowda Nagar police station on February 20, 2025. According to the complaint, Keshavamurthy came in contact with Uttam Chand Maru by buying gold ornaments from him in 2018.
