‘PowerHouse’ Single Of ‘Coolie’ Drops Soon: A Look Back At Rajinikanth’s Power Dressing Through The Decades

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Director Lokesh Kanagaraj of 'Vikram' fame is staying tight-lipped about his new movie 'Coolie', but hype around the film has reached peak frenzy. While nothing is confirmed, fan speculation is buzzing around leaked clues of a gold-smuggling angle. What's official? The third single titled "PowerHouse" drops July 22 at 9:30 PM IST in Hyderabad. With visuals already hinting at slick styling and mass energy, it's the perfect moment to walk through Rajinikanth's unforgettable outfits-one stylish decade at a time.

Rajinikanth In The 1970s: Bell-Bottoms And The Birth Of Swagger

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Rajinikanth burst onto the scene with the style of a rebel icon. In films like 'Moondru Mudichu' and 'Billa', he embraced bell-bottom trousers, printed shirts, sideburns, and open collars, turning them into symbols of defiance and cool. The way he flicked a cigarette or tilted his shades made even the simplest outfit iconic.

Rajinikanth In The 1980s: Formalwear Meets Mass Appeal

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As his roles evolved, so did his wardrobe. In 'Thillu Mullu' and 'Mr. Bharath', Rajini sported crisp shirts, sweater vests, formal trousers, and slicked-back hair. He balanced sophistication with relatability, bringing a polished yet massy charm to middle-class fashion. The outfits matched his shift to versatile lead roles without ever toning down his screen presence.

Rajinikanth in the 1990s: The 'Don Look' Is Born

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In 'Baasha', Rajinikanth didn't just act-he defined an era of gangster fashion. Black trench coats, leather boots, oversized mufflers, and dark glasses became instant fan favourites. The don look wasn't just clothing-it was a personality. It carried over into 'Padayappa' as well, where Rajinikanth dons a crisp white kurta with a traditional veshti, casually flings a brown shawl over his shoulder, sports dark sunglasses, and completes the look with windswept hair and a commanding presence.

Rajinikanth In The 2000s: Global Superstar Aesthetic

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From 'Baba' to 'Sivaji': The Boss, Rajini experimented with layered streetwear, stylised sunglasses, designer jackets, fitted jeans, and even beanies and caps. Thanks to stylists like Manish Malhotra, Rajinikanth's outfits merged Indian flash with international flair. He wore modern clothes but always on his own terms with exaggerated collars, chunky watches, and that trademark hair flip.

Rajinikanth In The 2010s-2020s: Vintage Power With Modern Grace

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In films like 'Kabali', 'Petta', and 'Jailer', Rajini turned wardrobe into narrative. Three-piece suits, linen kurtas with vests, long coats, and earth-toned jackets signalled a mature, more grounded version of the star. Whether in a full beard and salt-and-pepper hair or in shades and fitted blazers, Rajinikanth proved age never outdresses style.

Power Dressing Incoming With "PowerHouse"

With the third single "PowerHouse" premiering July 22, 'Coolie' has set the tone for a stylishly massy Rajinikanth. Posters suggest long coats, retro glasses, and powerful silhouettes-perhaps a callback to his 90s don era, now reinvented under Lokesh's gritty lens.

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As 'Coolie' heads toward its August 14 theatrical release, fans aren't just waiting for punch dialogues-they're waiting to see what Rajinikanth wears next. Because in every film, the outfit is the attitude and no one wears a look quite like the 'Thalaivar'.