Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday on December 12, 2025. As his iconic blockbuster Padayappa re-releases in theatres, here are some lesser-explored gems from the actor's filmography that you need to check out on OTT.
Pinkvilla Recommendations: 7 less-explored Rajinikanth movies on OTT
1. Thillu Mullu (1981)
Cast: Rajinikanth , Thengai Srinivasan, Nagesh, Poornam Viswanathan, Sowcar Janaki, Madhavi
Director: K Balachander
Genre: Comedy Drama
Runtime: 2 hours and 1 minute
Where to watch: YouTube
Thillu Mullu follows Chandran, a playful youngster searching for a job. He learns that the owner of a mineral water company, Mr. Sriramachandramurthy, is very traditional and dislikes modern fashion, sports, and men without moustaches. To secure the marketing job,

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