25 Legends Who Conquered Indian Cinema

SIVAGI GANESHAN: This tamil actor was an icon to the whole of South India. His roles vary from mythological characters, villains and heroes in movies. His films arouse so much of popularity that they were dubbed in other languages too. Sivaji also tasted a bit of political life as he was a part of the Congress and Janata Dal .

RAJESH KHANNA: ‘Anand’ was a tailor-made movie for this superstar. His simplicity was not only seen in his kurtas and his smile but it was well depicted in his acting that left a message to the masses in the society.

RAJNIKANTH: Known for his simplicity and humble nature, Rajnikanth’s movies are usually larger than life. His versatility is seen in acting, producing and screenwriting. One of his all time favorite movies is Approorva Raagangal, which was his debut movie. He received the Padma Bhushan Award in 2000 for his excellent contribution to the Tamil Industry.