SP. Muthuraman
Manithan
Rajnikant is victimised by the superstition that 'a child born on full moon day will become a thief'. He tricks Vinu Chakravarthy, a corrupt politician to do some good to his neighbourhood. Vinu Chakravarthy's son Raghuvaran is an illegal arms manufacturer. Rajnikant happens to confront Raghuvaran who kidnaps all his allies. How Rajni fights back is the rest of the story. Rupini is the heroine.
Paayum Puli
Rajinikanth is a simpleton. His sister was killed by Thyagarajan, a smuggler. Rajini, by chance, reaches a martial art training school and learns the art of combat. He meets Radha, who falls in love with him. Assuming the name 'Paayum Puli', he tips the police about Thyagarajan. To catch Rajini, Thyagarajan abducts Radha. Will Rajini be able to free Radha? Will he avenge his sister's death?