Rajinikanth : A Journey from Bus Conductor to Superstar

Rajinikanth

Image : Pinterest Rajinikanth is an Indian actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has appeared in 170 films, predominantly in Tamil cinema.

Early Life

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Started career

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Debut

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Acting Prowess

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A Global Icon

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Awards

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A Humble Superstar

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A Legacy Unmatched

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Rati Agnihotri

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