What was Rajinikanth’s last direct non-Tamil venture?

Aatank Hi Aatank, a Godfather rip-off^[1] that came in 1995, in which he co-starred with Aamir Khan. (No, it wasn't Pedda Rayudu^[2].)

[1] - He played Sonny, a tad unqualified.
[2] - Ref: RajiniKanth.com.