Rajinikanth's dual role movie Lingaa released during 2014, in which he was paired with Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty. Directed by KS Ravikumar, this film was produced by Venkatesh under the banner of Rockline productions. Lingaa follows the story of Raja Lingeshwaran and his grandson Lingaa, both played by Rajinikanth.
Incidentally, a case was lodged in the Madurai Sessions Court by a Madurai based Director Ravirathnam, stating that Lingaa's story was actually the story of his script 'Mullai Vanam 999'. Rockline Productions had lodged a case in the Supreme Court to dismiss this case, while in the same time they also paid an insurance sum of Rs. 10 Crores in the court and released the film.
Now, with the court finally issuing the judgement on this case, it has come in the favor of Rockline productions. Mentioning how obstacles are thrown over almost every Rajinikanth's films, just like in one of Lingaa songs - "Unmai orunaal vellum indha ulagam un per sollum!", truth truimphs always.
Rajinikanth's recent release was Darbar which was helmed by Director AR Murugadoss. After a long time Nayanthara was paired with Rajinikanth in this movie. Now, the Superstar is working on Thalaivar 168, directed by Siva and produced by Sun Pictures.