10 times that Rajinikanth romanced actresses almost half his age
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Deepika Padukone in Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
Though the characters were made using photo realistic motion, an animated (and younger) version of Rajinikanth was seen romancing a much younger Deepika Padukone. Rajini was almost 64 then and Deepika was merely 28.
Sonkashi Sinha and Anushka Shetty in Lingaa (2014)
The plot revolved around a thief who entered a village to save the dam and temple built by his grandmother. Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty played female leads in the film. It was reported that because Sonakshi is the daughter of Shatrughan Sinha, who is Rajinikanth’s close friend, Rajini felt extremely uncomfortable romancing her. Sonakshi was 27 and Anushka was 30 while Thalaiva was 64 then.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Enthiran (2010)
Aishwarya Rai played Rajinikanth’s love interest in the film which was based on a scientist and his robot. The Bachchan bahu was 37 then while Rajinikanth was 60.
Shriya Saran in Sivaji (2007)
The highest grosser of the year 2007, Tamil film Sivaji had Rajinikanth and Shriya Saran in lead roles. Rajinikanth was almost 57 then, while Shriya was just 25.
Manisha Koirala in Baba (2002)
Rajinikanth (52) romanced a much younger Manisha Koirala (32) in the film.
Ramya in Padaiyappa (1999)
Ramya was just 29 while Rajinikanth was 49 during the shoot of the film.
Rambha in Arunachalam (1997)
She might not have made a name for herself in Bollywood, but in the Tamil film industry, Rambha did make waves. The actress (then 19) starred alongside Rajinkanth (47) in the film.
Khushboo in Annamalai (1992)
Khushboo aka Nakhat Khan was 22 and Rajinikanth was 42 during the shoot of the film.
Radhika Apte in Kabali (2016)
Last but not the least we have Radhika Apte. The actress (31) was seen playing Rajinikanth’s (66) wife the biggest opener of 2016, Kabali.
