Rajnikanth’s movie releases are met with throngs of people lining up outside the theatre on the first show of the first day. The fandom doesn’t die down even after the movie has been showcased for weeks. No wonder he makes it to every top 10 south hero list!

While some may deem Rajnikanth as an overhyped actor, his cult following is proof that the man is not just loved – but worshipped by his fans around the world! From specially stylised dialogues to their delivery, his various idiosyncrasies and exceptional stunt sequences are responsible for his name going down in history as the most popular star from the South! His acting and movies are quite versatile, making him a fan-favourite across generations. It also helps that Tamil Nadu is home to some of the most movie-crazy people, and so, when they spot a star, they make sure their love is declared – even if they’re not among the top 10 south Indian actors.