7 blockbuster films rejected by Rajinikanth

Shramana Kar

Vettaiyan release date

Rajinikanth's action drama Vettaiyan is slated to release on October 10. The superstar, who has many blockbuster films, has also rejected several movies over the years. Let’s take a look:

Papanasam

Rajinikanth was offered the Tamil version of Mohanlal's Malayalam film Drishyam. But the superstar rejected the film due to his objection to two scenes, and it went to Kamal Haasan.

Mudhalvan

This political drama was first offered to Rajinikanth. But the superstar rejected the film due to unknown reasons. The Tamil film stars Arjun Sarja, Manisha Koirala and Raghuvaran.

Dhruva Natchathiram

The action-thriller was offered to Rajinikanth, but he turned it down due to unknown reasons. The film later went to Chiyaan Vikram. However, the film's release date has been postponed.

Anniyan

This psychological thriller drama was offered to Rajinikanth first. Later it went to Chiyaan Vikram and became one of the biggest hits of his career. The film won a National Award.

Sarkar

After Rajinikanth rejected this political action drama, the film went to Vijay. With a budget of Rs 90 crore, the film became a blockbuster by collecting Rs 250 crore.

I

This action thriller film was also offered to Rajinikanth. However, after his rejection, the film went to Chiyaan Vikram, and became a blockbuster hit at the box office. The film also stars Amy Jackson.

Saamy

Another Chiyaan Vikram film that was first offered to Rajinikanth. However, the superstar rejected the film due to unknown reasons. Co-starring Trisha Krishnan, the action drama became a box office hit.