Kabali is a milestone movie in Superstar Rajinikanth’s career because it showcased everyone that he is open to such roles and doesn’t like to get stuck in the stardom built around him. King Lear is a popular Shakespearean tragedy.


Director Vishal Bharathwaj who is a great fan of Shakespeare has already remade all his classic dramas into movies in Bollywood. Films like Omkara, Maqbool and Hyder are all inspired by the tragic tales.

He commented that none other than Rajinikanth can replicate the role of King Lear even though he does have access to Amitabh Bachchan in Bollywood.


The story follows King Lear who is betrayed by his close associates and his own daughters. Eventually, he shares his kingdom with his three daughters and slowly becomes mad due to overwhelming depression.

Considering movies like Annamalai and Padayappa involving daughters, maybe superstar is an apt pick to play the role of King Lear.