THALAIVA TRADEMARKS

Rajinikanth has adopted an inimitable style to enliven the humdrum ways of the man-on-the-street existence. Key features from the Rajini style file... Raising the right index finger to emphasise a point after moving the hand briskly Delivering catchy lines for the distinct recall of his role in one film from another, with smart one-liners such as ‘Naan oru thadavai sonna, nooru thadavai sonna maadiri (If I say it once, it’s like I have said it a 100 times)’ in Baasha, ‘En vazhi thani

vazhi (My path is a distinct one)’ in Padayappa and ‘Latea vanthalum latest varuven (Even if I am late, I will be the latest)’ in Baba His signature stride and fast-paced walk Rotates sunglasses on his fingers at lightning speed before wearing them Flipping a lit cigarette from between his fingers to lodge between his lips with effortless ease Introducing unique mannerisms and gestures that set him apart from other actors, such as the salute in Padayappa or ‘playing tabla’ on his bald pate in Sivaji