Rajinikanth is regarded as one of the most prevalent actors in the history of Indian cinema, and he enjoys a whopping fortune. His 1991 film Thalapathi by Mani Ratnam earned him major critical acclaim. He has appeared in over 168 films, including Andhaa Kaanoon (1983), Nallavanukku Nallan (1984), Padikkadavan (1985), Mr Bharath (1986)