Rajini vs. Kamal: How 80s Papers Signaled a Shift in Stardom

A review of Tamil newspaper articles from the early 1980s offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving landscape of Tamil cinema stardom. Notably, Rajinikanth's name frequently preceded Kamal Haasan's in headlines and titles, indicating the Superstar's rapid ascension to a dominant position in the industry within a short span after his entry.