The song "Vaanam Enna Vaanam" from Dharma Durai remains a classic. YouTube clips of Kushboo’s introductory scene opposite Rajinikanth often garner millions of views.

| Year | Film | Co-Star | Role/Notes | |------|------|---------|-------------| | 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Rajinikanth | Debut in Tamil (credited as Khushbu) | | 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Rajinikanth | Early success | | 1985 | Padikkadavan | Rajinikanth | Breakthrough hit | | 1985 | Mann Vasanai | Pandiyan, Revathi | Supporting; multi-starrer | | 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Mohan, Karthik | Cult classic – as a modern, bold woman | | 1987 | Manithan | Rajinikanth | Dual role (look-alike plot) | | 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | Prabhu | Major hit; village drama | | 1989 | Pudhea Paadhai | Karthik | Female-centric song “Kadhal Vaithu” |