And the Phalke Award goes to Thalaivar: The Superstar and his chemistry with bigwigs

With Superstar Rajinikanth being conferred the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, here is a look at his equation with India's household names.

With Superstar Rajinikanth being conferred the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, here is a look at his equation with India's household names. (File photo| ANI)

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02 Apr 2021, 8:41 am

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Rajinikanth was noticed in a Kannada play at the Film Institute by director K Balachander. The director advised him to learn Tamil, a recommendation that Rajinikanth quickly followed. (Photo | EPS)

Fellow actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan has always supported the Superstar in his ventures and was even ready to tie up for an alliance for the 2021 Assembly polls. (File photo| ANI)

He considers Bollywood's 'Shahenshah' Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he has teamed up for many films like 'Hum' and 'Andha Kanoon', as his 'inspiration'. (File photo| ANI)

Rajinikanth's equation with Tamil Nadu's opposition DMK goes back to 1996 when he first supported the party during the Assembly elections. However, he later said that he regretted it, claiming it to be a 'political accident'. (File photo| ANI)

Coming from a Marathi family, the actor (born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad) has hailed his roots and expressed his desire to work in a Marathi movie. He had also met then Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray at the latter's residence in 2010. (File photo| PTI)

The actor, who believes in spiritual politics, has often shown support to the BJP. He also confessed to have voted for the saffron party during the 2004 general elections though he declined to support any front. (File photo| PTI)

The saffron party also had huge expectations in the form of support from the Superstar for the 2021 Assembly elections. However, he decided to quit politics citing health reasons. (File photo| PTI)

While Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar is considered as 'God of Cricket, the former cricketer has been in awe of the Superstar after he was 'floored by the actor's humility'. (File photo| ANI)

When he was once asked to name his favourite cricketer, the actor named former Indian skipper and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni, who also captains Chennai Super Kings. The Superstar had also attended the 2011 World Cup final match which was won by India with a six from Dhoni. (file photo| PTI)