Quote of the day by Rajinikanth: 'You can be a good person. But you shouldn’t be...'

Today marks the 75th birthday of superstar Rajinikanth. Over five decades and more than 170 films across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali cinema, the legendary actor — fondly known as Thalaivar — has captivated audiences with his performances, commanding screen presence, and unmistakable style. On his milestone birthday, here’s a look at some of his most iconic dialogues and the ideas they continue to carry.

Quotes by Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth’s lines don’t just land — they stay. One such dialogue is from Dharma Durai. The dialogue - Nallavana erukallam annal romba nallavana erukakudathu - translatest to: 'You can be a good person. But you shouldn't be a very good person'. It is a reminder that kindness is a strength, but being too good can invite trouble. It’s a thought rooted in balance — stay generous, but stay alert.

Here are some of his Rajinikanth's dialogues:

Film: Arunachalam

Dialogue: Andavan solran. Arunachalam seiran (God commands, I obey)

Film: Annamalai
Dialogue: Naan solrathaiyum seiven, sollathathiyum seiven (I'll do what I say. I'll also do what I don't say)

Film: Sivaji
Dialogue: Pera kettaale chumma adhirudhulla! (Doesn't everything quake at the mere mention of my name?)


Film: Padayappa
Dialogue: En vazhi, thani vazhi (My way is my own)

Film: Baasha
Dialogue: Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadiri (If I say something even once, it's as though I've said it a hundred times)

Film: Shivaji
Dialogue: Kannaaa Pani Thaa Kutama Varu Singo Singala Tha Varum (Only pigs come in groups, a tiger comes alone)


Film: Annamalai
Dialogue: Kashtapadaama edhuvum kidaikaadhu. Kashtapadaama kedachu ennikum nilaikaadhu. (You'll gain nothing without hard work. And if you do, it won't last for long)

Film: Enthiran
Dialogue: Who's the Black Sheep? Mehhh!

Film: 16 Vayadhinile
Dialogue: Idhu eppdi irukku? (How's this?)

Film: Murattu Kaalai
Dialogue: See-eeviduven! (I'll lop off your head!)