MGR To Vijay Sethupathi, How The Tamil Biggies Fared In Their 50th Production

The latest blockbuster film, Raayan, starring Dhanush in the lead role released on July 26. It was a special film for the actor as it was his 50th film as an actor. Dhanush’s milestone film had a record opening and the film opened to positive reviews and a solid start at the box office. Similarly, there are many actors whose 50th film became a memorable film in their careers. Here’s the list of Tamil actors and their 50th films.

MGR

The 1961 film Nallavan Vazhvan, directed by Neelakandan and starring actress Sulochana, marked MGR’s 50th film. The screenplay was written by Annadurai. However, the movie didn’t receive much public acceptance as it was part of the early wave of social narrative films in Tamil cinema.

Sivaji Ganesan

Sarangadhara was a 1958 film, directed by VS Raghavan, featuring Sivaji Ganesan, Nambiar, Banumathi, and others. It was Sivaji Ganesan’s 50th film and was an adaptation of a play. Unfortunately, it did not resonate well with the audience. Notably, the film includes the famous song Vasantha Mullai Pole.

Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth, known for his early roles as both villain and hero in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films, reached his 50th movie milestone with Tiger. This Telugu film, directed by Nandamuri Ramesh, was a remake of the Hindi film Khoon Pasina, but it was not successful at the box office.

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan, who began his career as a child actor, had his 50th film with Mogam Muppadhu Varusham. Adapted from a novel, the film explored the dynamics of marital life and was a significant hit during its time.

Thalapathy Vijay

The 50th film of Tamil cinema’s popular actor Thalapathy Vijay was Sura, directed by SP Rajkumar, featuring Tamannaah and Vadivelu. Unfortunately, the film was a significant failure, despite Vijay’s established reputation as a commercial hero.

Ajith Kumar

Ajith Kumar’s 50th film, Mankatha, directed by Venkat Prabhu, was star-studded and marked a turning point in his career. The movie was a major success and was well-received by audiences.

Vikram

Vikram, admired for his dedication to his roles, had his 50th film with I, directed by Shankar. For this role, Vikram lost 40 kg, and his performance was highly praised, contributing to the film’s success.

Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi, a rising star in Tamil cinema, starred in his 50th film Maharaja, directed by Nithilan Swaminathan. The movie was a massive hit and grossed over Rs 100 crore.