Rajinikanth Autobiography to Web Series – Soundarya Says

The superstar is juggling Jailer 2, Dharma and a Kamal Haasan collaboration while penning his memoirs, and his daughter Soundarya hints at a digital adaptation.

Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya has hinted that the veteran’s memoir might soon leap from page to screen. Speaking to reporters, she said the book could first appear as a printed volume and later be adapted into a web series, with the possibility of Rishikesh playing his father.

"அப்பாவின் சுயசரிதை எழுதும் பணிகள் போய்க்கொண்டிருக்கின்றன. அதனை நான் ஒரு பகவத் கீதை, ராமாயணம், மகாபாரதம் போல்தான் நினைக்கிறேன். பெங்களூரில் பிறந்து சென்னைக்கு வந்ததே அவ்வளவு இருக்கிறது. முதலில் அவர் அதை எழுதி புத்தகமாக வெளியட்டும். பிறகு அதை வெப் சீரிஸாக எடுக்கலாம். ரிஷிகாந்த் நடித்தால் நன்றாக இருக்கும் என்று சொல்கிறார்கள். அதெல்லாம் இப்போதைக்கு பேச வேண்டாம் என்று நினைக்கிறேன். ரிஷிக்கு வாழ்த்துகள்".

Busy Schedule, Bigger Plans

The timing is noteworthy. Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is slated for a 15 October release. The film features a star‑studded cast including Vijay Sethupathi, S.J. Surya, Hiru Thirushna and Vidya Balan. Rajinikanth’s involvement has been marketed as a mega‑hit sequel, and the promotional engine is already in full swing.

Just a day after Jailer 2’s debut, his former son‑in‑law Dhanush’s film O is set to hit theatres, sparking a friendly rivalry among fans. Meanwhile, the Thalaivar is wrapping up his role in Dharma and has a project with Kamal Haasan on the horizon. Juggling three back‑to‑back productions is no small feat, yet he’s also carving out time to compile decades of anecdotes into a memoir.

Sources close to the actor say the autobiography will be a “chronicle of his journey from Bangalore to Chennai, from a bus conductor’s son to a cultural icon.” The book is expected to cover his early struggles, breakthrough moments and the philosophy that has guided his career.

Industry insiders have already floated the idea of a visual adaptation. Some fans have suggested that Rishikesh, who has previously portrayed Rajinikanth in a biopic, could reprise the role for a streaming series. Soundarya, however, cautioned against premature speculation, noting that the focus should first be on getting the book published.

The prospect of a web series aligns with the current OTT boom, where regional legends are finding new audiences on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar. If the memoir does transition to a digital format, it could open up a fresh revenue stream and cement Rajinikanth’s legacy for a younger, binge‑watching demographic.

Fans have taken to social media, mixing excitement with curiosity. Some are already drafting casting wish‑lists, while others debate whether a dramatized version could capture the charisma that makes the Thalaivar a household name.

What remains clear is that the autobiography will soon join the roster of Rajinikanth’s many milestones. Whether it stays a printed tribute or evolves into a streaming saga, the project adds another layer to an already packed calendar.

The next update is expected once the manuscript is finalized, likely in the coming months. Until then, the Thalaivar’s fans will keep an eye on both the silver screen and the printed page.