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90s Stars Still Rule: Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty & More Dominate Indian Cinema
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 12:49
90s Stars Still Rule: Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty & More Dominate Indian Cinema
- •The 1990s cemented the stardom of actors like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgn, and Suniel Shetty, who continue to command attention on the big screen.
- •Jackie Shroff effortlessly moves between leading and supporting roles, with recent appearances in Singham Again, Baby John, Housefull 5, and Welcome To The Jungle.
- •Rajinikanth maintains a massive fan following, headlining major projects like Darbar, Jailer, and Coolie, with Jailer 2 among his upcoming films.
- •Suniel Shetty, a defining action star of the 90s, remains active across films and streaming projects, experimenting with various roles.
- •Kamal Haasan, Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol, and Sanjay Dutt also continue to have strong careers, adapting to new genres and maintaining their relevance in Indian cinema.
Key Questions Answered
Nine iconic actors from the 1990s who continue to command attention and headline major projects include Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Kamal Haasan, Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal, Anil Kapoor, Sunny Deol, and Sanjay Dutt.
Rajinikanth continues to headline major projects and dominate the box office with recent films like Darbar, Jailer, and Coolie, alongside upcoming titles such as Jailer 2.
Sunny Deol, who became famous for his powerful action roles during the 1990s, successfully reconnected with a new generation of moviegoers by returning as Tara Singh in the blockbuster sequel Gadar 2.
