Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, an ambitious bus conductor from Karnataka then, is now the renowned ‘Thalaiva’ of Indian cinema. The living legend of Tamil cinema seems to have no intention of slowing down. At the age when most actors consider retiring, the superstar got back in action with the record-breaking success of Chandramukhi, Sivaji: The Boss and Enthiran. Secure in his celebrity and success, the actor has a wonderful track record of collaborating with new-generation directors. In recent times, Rajinikanth has worked with directors like Pa Ranjith, Nelson and Karthik Subbaraj.
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