Rajinikanth's Rejected Films: How 5 Movies Changed Fortunes for Other Stars

• Superstar Rajinikanth, with 50 years in cinema, rejected five major films that became blockbusters for other actors.
• Nana Patekar gained fame with "Tirangaa" after Rajinikanth reportedly declined due to not wanting to work with Raaj Kumar.
• Arjun Sarja's career soared with Shankar's "Mudhalvan" after Rajinikanth turned down the political thriller.
• Kamal Haasan delivered a cult classic with "Indian" and a hit with "Papanasam," both roles initially offered to Rajinikanth.
• Vikram took on "Dhruva Natchathiram" after Rajinikanth's refusal, further solidifying his career.

Why It Matters: Rajinikanth's rejections paved the way for other actors to achieve significant success and fame.