Rajinikanth Films with ‘A’ Rating: Superstar Rajinikanth’s most anticipated film Coolie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and is going to be released on August 14. This film has recently cleared the censor board certification, film has got an ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC. This film is going to have one of the best casts, which includes Aamir Khan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Nagarjuna, and Shruti Hassan.
All eyes on Coolie:
The CBFC reportedly gave a Rajinikanth movie an “A” certificate after 36 years. While Lokesh Kanagaraj consistently includes violence and graphic imagery in his films, Rajinikanth usually delivers movies aimed at family audiences. However, in recent years, he has started experimenting with roles that portray brutal and merciless heroes. He showcased unusually violent scenes in Jailer, Kaala, and Kabali, which marked a departure from his traditional style. Some of his “A” rated films failed at the box office, but many others achieved blockbuster status.
Top 5 Rajinikanth movies with ‘A’ certificate.
1. Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985):
Rajinikanth plays a Robin Hood-style vigilante in this action-packed thriller. The film remakes the 1984 Hindi movie Aap Ki Awaaz, which featured Raj Babbar and SA Chandrasekhar as director. Rajinikanth takes on the role of Vijay, a Tamil professor who turns into a vigilante due to harsh and unfortunate circumstances. Naan Sigappu Manithan delivers a graphic and violent narrative, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed that Rajinikanth compared Coolie to Mani Ratnam’s Thalapathi.
2. Naan Mahaan Alla (1984):
SP Muthuraman is the director of the Tamil film, which is a remake of the Shatrughan Sinha film Vishwanath (1978). Vishwanath, a lawyer, is portrayed by Rajinikanth. The action-packed revenge film, which went on to achieve commercial success, features a fierce performance by the celebrity. Fascinatingly, the original title of the film was Naan Gandhi Alla.
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3. Netrikkan (1981):
Rajinikanth played a dual role in this SP Muthuraman film. K Balachander created the script for Netrikkan, while Visu wrote the film’s plot and dialogue. For his portrayal of Chakravarthy, a corrupt middle-aged womanizer, Rajinikanth won accolades. Rajinikanth plays both of the characters in the film, which centers on a conflict between a father and son.
4. Pudhukavithai (1982):
The film, which was directed by Rajinikanth’s popular SP Muthuraman, is a remake of the Kannada blockbuster Naa Ninna Mareyalare (1982), which starred Dr. Rajkumar. Jyothi and Saritha play opposite Rajinikanth in the romance drama. In the Tamil movie, the superstar was a motorcycling champion who stood out.
5. Siva (1989):
Rajinikanth and Raghuvaran face off in this action drama. Director Ameerajan remade the 1977 Hindi film Khoon Pasina for this project. Audiences consider the film one of Rajinikanth’s biggest box office failures. In interviews, Lokesh Kanagaraj has clearly stated that Coolie will not hold back on brutality. Viewers still wonder whether this much-anticipated film will become the most violent Rajinikanth movie ever made.