Auto rickshaw driver Manickam avoids violence at all costs. When some thugs begin to intimidate Manickam's family, it triggers the revival of Manickam's old self.
Acting
Rajinikanth's dual-role transformation — meek to menacing
Direction
Suresh Krissna's flashback reveal structure
Score
Deva's synth-heavy 'Baashha' theme anthem
Director
Suresh Krissna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Baashha' title and catchphrase became Rajinikanth's political nickname, blurring cinema and real-life cult of personality.
The mirror scene where Manickam becomes Baashha again — shot in one take after Rajinikanth improvised the cigarette flick.
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