You simply cannot discuss how to without discussing the Superstar himself. Before Baasha , Rajinikanth was a huge star. After Baasha , he became a demigod. The film introduced mannerisms that are still copied today: the way he flips a coin (the famous "Boss" style), the way he adjusts his sunglasses, and the thunderous dialogue, "Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadhiri" (If I say it once, it’s as if I’ve said it a hundred times).
The story follows Manikkam, a humble auto-rickshaw driver who goes to great lengths to keep his family safe and educated. He is a pacifist who avoids violence at all costs. However, as the story unfolds, his dark and violent past as a feared Bombay underworld don named Manick Baasha is revealed. watch baasha tamil movie
The background score is legendary. The “Baasha” theme music, the romantic “Naan Autokaaran,” and the rebellious “Raajavin Paarvai” still top playlists. You simply cannot discuss how to without discussing
"Baasha is the kind of film that makes you want to get up and whistle in the theater." – Film critic Baradwaj Rangan The film introduced mannerisms that are still copied
Without spoiling the magic, the film flips a switch. The quiet auto driver vanishes, and in his place stands a gangster with a backstory so powerful it makes The Godfather look like a tea party. The second half is a roaring rampage of revenge, honor, and brotherhood.