Amitabh Bachchan, known as the Shahenshah of Bollywood, redefined the image of a Hindi film hero with his powerful screen presence and deep voice. His roles in the ’70s and ’80s turned him into a household name, a symbol of strength and charisma in Indian cinema.
Rajinikanth, the Superstar of Tamil cinema, brought a unique style and larger-than-life persona that earned him a devoted fan base across India. His iconic mannerisms and humble beginnings added to his magnetic screen appeal, making him a cultural phenomenon far beyond the south.
Kamal Haasan, often called a perfectionist, is one of the most versatile actors of Indian cinema. From intense drama to comedy and experimental roles, he has consistently reinvented himself. His work is marked by artistic depth and social consciousness, which has earned him widespread respect.
Though their fans want to see all three of them together in movies, the trio has not worked much together.
These three cinematic powerhouses came together only once in a 1985 film titled Geraftaar. It remains the only film where Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan shared screen space. Kamal Haasan played the hero, an upright man wrongly accused, whose emotional arc drove the film. Rajinikanth appeared as his devoted police officer brother whose tragic fate triggers the drama. Amitabh Bachchan entered mid‑film in a powerful extended cameo, whose arrival and action sequences created major impact and elevated the story’s intensity.
Directed by Prayag Raaj and produced by S. Ramanathan, Geraftaar stands out as a rare synergy of northern and southern Indian cinema. It resonated across the country thanks to its compelling performances and dramatic storytelling and went on to become one of the highest‑grossing films of the year.
The film’s legacy endures not just for its dramatic intensity but for uniting three superstars at the height of their fame. That unique ensemble and the chemistry on screen earned Geraftaar cult status among fans across India.
