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Not many rise to the kind of fame Rajnikanth experiences in South of India. The man is a living God to a lot of his fans. But while his personality on the screen is all about style – a more recent example would be the James Bond style publicity photo for Kabali and his character in the sci-fi film 'Robot', Thalaiva is rather a modest man. Today, he marks his 68th birthday and we'd like to celebrate the day with his collection of cars.
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Premier Padmini: Superstar Rajnikanth has had his Padmini with him since the early 1980s. A Fiat originally, the Padmini was assembled in India by Premier Automobiles. Powered by a 1.1-litre engine, the Padmini is rather very rare in the country now. Considering the top-notch condition it is in, it is a delight that Rajnikanth takes very good care of his Padmini. (Image: Autocar India)
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Hindustan Motors Ambassador: A top choice for ferrying bureaucrats in India, the Ambassador has been the trusty steed Indians have adored for decades. It is based on the old Oxford series III model, which was manufactured by Morris Motors Limited in the UK. Now though, Peugeot has bought the brand and we might just get a new Ambassador in the coming months.
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Honda Civic: The Civic has been a favourite among motoring enthusiasts in India for years. Currently out of production currently, the Civic is powered by a 1.8-litre i-VTEC engine that makes 130 bhp of power. And good news is that the new Civic is India-bound in the first half of next year.
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Toyota Innova: The Innova has been a best-seller for the Japanese manufacturer, owing to its comfort and reliability in the MPV segment. The God of Kollywood uses the previous generation of Toyota Innova for commuting as it offers comfort and is powerful to with a 2.5-litre diesel engine. Also read: <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/gallery/5-things-that-even-rajnikanth-cant-do-in-modern-cars-ranjikanth-physics/photos/966098/"><strong>5 things that even Rajnikanth can’t do in modern cars</strong></a>
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BMW X5: The most luxurious SUV in Rajnikanth's car collection, the BMW X5 comes in five- or seven-seat configuration. The one in Rajni's collection is the top spec model with a sun roof. The X5 is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that produces 258 bhp and 580 Nm. (Image: Cartoq)
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