With the 1980 blockbuster Billa, Rajinikanth cemented his status as an action hero. He went on to star in hit Tamil films, popular Bollywood films, and even a cameo in the American film Bloodstone.

Kollywood, the Tamil movie industry, named after Kodambakkam, an area in Chennai, the state capital, produces around 150 films a year. That is less than the 200 made by Bollywood, its Hindi rival.

Rajinikanth, celebrated as the 'Superstar' of Tamil cinema, marks 50 years since his debut in 'Apoorva Ragangal'. From his ...

A voracious reader, Kamal has a deep interest in philosophy, Tamil literature, and world cinema, often quoting global thinkers in his interviews. Beyond cinema, he is known for his philanthropy. He ...

For Indian superstar Rajinikanth, 50 years in films isn't just about survival - it's about an unbroken reign, turning cinemas ...