The star scored a win big over his peers in 2014 when he appeared in the photorealistic motion capture Kochadaiiyaan. Most of his filmography comprises colour movies, which is something that applies to other stars as well. He went on to act in films such as Avargal and Moondru Mudichu, which were shot in the same format. The matinee idol began his career with the black and white film Apoorva Raagangal. Rajinikanth is the only Indian star to have acted in all four major formats of world cinema- black and white, colour, 3D and motion capture. Johnny and Mullum Malarum too didn't feature him in the role of a macho man. The K Natraj-helmed flick didn't do too well at the box office but received praise for its sensitive storyline. He played himself in Anbulla Rajinikanth, a film about the tender friendship between an ailing young girl and a film star.
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'Superstar' acted in the light-hearted movie Thillu Mullu, a remake of the Bollywood classic Gol Maal. He, however, never restricted himself to mass roles. The star played negative roles during the initial stages of his career before emerging as a bonafide star in the 80s He proved his credentials as a mass hero with his work in blockbusters such as Billa, Thee, Polladhavan, Muthu, and of of course the cult classic Baashha. Rajinikanth has never really shied away from experimenting with his reel image. On Sunday, as the mass hero turns 71, here's a look at the reasons behind his rise from an 'outsider' to 'Thalaivar' In fact, his latest movie Annaatthe collected nearly Rs 35 crore on day 1, emerging as the industry's biggest opener in Tamil Nadu. The legend, who began his career in 1975, remains Kollywood's undisputed 'Thalaivar' despite the emergence of younger stars. The artiste par excellence enjoys an enviable fan following due to his unique reel mannerisms, energetic screen presence, 'massy' dialogue delivery and humble nature. Rajinikanth is inarguably one of the most revered and celebrated names in Indian cinema.