Will-Vijay's-Sarkar-Start-A-Post-Rajinikanth-EraIn Tamil cinema, it has always been about Superstar Rajinikanth forever when we talk about openings and records. However, in the last few years, there has been a rise and a fall simultaneously. And the way things are panning, it looks sure that the new decade will usher in new era of numero uno, and the year 2018 could be the harbinger of a post-Superstar era.

The star who has been on the rise is Thalapathy Vijay. Starting from the year 2011 with the film Kaavalan, Vijay has shown tremendous progress as a star. He has had 11 releases since then with only four being weak performances. There is none among the Tamil stars who could match that consistency and range of success.

Vijay’s association with AR Murugadoss has taken him to a new level that has been further milked by ARM’s assistant Atlee. Together they have put the star in an enviable position.

During the same period Superstar Rajinikanth has been delivering one dud after the other. Kaala, the latest release being the weakest and Kabali, the one before, is the best. However, the downward trend is clearly visible, and none of those films were money-making propositions for buyers.

The year 2018 and the release of Sarkar, therefore, could be a significant turning point in Tamil cinema. A bigger success than Mersal (openings and long run) will not only give Vijay year’s biggest hit but also take him closer to the top. Another follow up in the coming two years overtaking another Superstar film will seal the deal for him. Can Thalapathy deliver the winning content is all up to him and his planning? Let’s wait and see.

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