Rajinikanth
Acting
- Born:
- 1950-12-12
- Place of birth:
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Biography
Rajinikanth (born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad; 12 December 1950) is an Indian actor, producer, and screenwriter who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He made his cinematic debut in a supporting antagonistic role in K. Balachander's Tamil drama *Apoorva Raagangal* (1975). Known for his distinctive acting style and dialogue delivery, he has become an established and commercially bankable actor in Indian cinema. After initially portraying villains and anti-heroes, Rajinikanth transitioned to lead roles during the late 1970s and 1980s. His collaborations with director S. P. Muthuraman included *Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri* (1977), *Murattu Kaalai* (1980), and *Nallavanukku Nallavan* (1984). His notable films of the 1990s included Suresh Krisnna's *Annamalai* (1992) and *Baashha* (1995), K. S. Ravikumar's *Muthu* (1995), and *Padayappa* (1999). During the 2000s and 2010s, Rajinikanth appeared in P. Vasu's horror-comedy *Chandramukhi* (2005), Shankar's action film *Sivaji: The Boss* (2007), and the science-fiction films *Enthiran* (2010) and *2.0* (2018). He also starred in Pa. Ranjith's dramas *Kabali* (2016) and *Kaala* (2018), and Karthik Subbaraj's action film *Petta* (2019). He received the Padma Bhushan in 2000, the Padma Vibhushan in 2016, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2021. In 2023, Rajinikanth starred in Nelson Dilipkumar's action film *Jailer*. His 2024 releases included an extended cameo as Moideen Bhai in Aishwarya Rajinikanth's *Lal Salaam* and the lead role in T. J. Gnanavel's action-drama *Vettaiyan*. His subsequent films include Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller *Coolie* (2025) and Nelson Dilip Kumar's sequel *Jailer 2* (2026). Notable Upcoming Films Ashwath Marimuthu's *Dharman* (2027) and Nelson Dilip Kumar's *RKxKH Re-Union*.
Known For
Filmography
Dharman
Jailer 2
Jailer 2- Super Show
Coolie
Vettaiyan
Lal Salaam
Jailer
Annaatthe
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth
Darbar
Petta
2.0
Kaala
Cinema Veeran
Kabali
Lingaa
Kochadaiiyaan
Ra.One
Enthiran
Endhiran Making of Robot
Kuselan
Kathanayakudu
Sivaji: The Boss
Chandramukhi
Baba
Bulandi
Padayappa
Bhagya Debata
Arunachalam
Muthu
Aatank Hi Aatank
Pedarayudu
Baasha
Veera
Valli
Uzhaippali
Yejaman
Insaniyat Ke Devta
Pandiyan
Annamalai
Tyagi
Mannan
Thalapathi
Shanti Kranti
Phool Bane Angaray
Khoon Ka Karz
Farishtay
Hum
Dharma Durai
Athisaya Piravi
Periya Idathu Pillai
Panakkaran
Chaalbaaz
Bhrashtachar
Kodi Parakuthu
Mappillai
Raja Chinna Roja
Siva
Gair Kanooni
Rajathi Raja
Bloodstone
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Guru Sishyan
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
Tamacha
Uttar Dakshin
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Oorkavalan
Insaaf Kaun Karega
Manithan
Velaikkaran
Daku Hasina
Maaveeran
Dosti Dhushmani
Asli Naqli
Kodai Mazhai
Bhagwaan Dada
Viduthalai
Jeevana Poratam
Naan Adimai Illai
Mr. Bharath
Padikkadavan
Yaar?
Bewafai
Geraftaar
Sri Raghavendrar
Wafadaar
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
Mahaguru
Naan Sigappu Manithan
Chithirame Chithirame
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
John Jani Janardhan
Nallavanukku Nallavan
Gangvaa
Anbulla Rajinikanth
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Thambikku Entha Ooru
Naan Mahaan Alla
Meri Adalat
Thanga Magan
Adutha Varisu
Sivappu Sooriyan
Thai Veedu
Andhaa Kaanoon
Thudikkum Karangal
Uruvavugal Maralam
Paayum Puli
Sashti Viratham
Agni Sakshi
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
Moondru Mugam
Pudhu Kavithai
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
Ranga
Thanikattu Raja
Pokkiri Raja
Ranuva Veeran
Netrikan
Garjanai
Thillu Mullu
Kazhugu
Thee
Murattu Kaalai
Saranam Ayyappa
Polladhavan
Ellam Un Kairasi
Naan Potta Saval
Johnny
Kaali
Anbukku Naan Adimai
Ram Robert Rahim
Natchathiram
Billa
Annai Oru Alayam
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
Tiger
Naan Vazhavaippen
Dharma Yuddam
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Ninaithale Inikkum
Iddaru Asadhyule
Kuppathu Raja
Priya
Justice Gopinath
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
Paavathin Sambalam
Aval Appadithan
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
Thappu Thalangal
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
Mullum Malarum
Vayasu Pilichindi
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Sadhurangam
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
Bairavi
Mangudi Minor
Maathu Tappada Maga
Aayiram Jenmangal
Annadammula Savaal
Kiladi Kittu
Shankar Salim Simon
Galaate Samsaara
Aame Katha
Tholireyi Gadichindi
Aaru Pushpangal
Kumkuma Rakshe
Gayathri
Aadu Puli Attam
Sahodarara Savaal
16 Vayathinile
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
Ondu Premada Kathe
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
Chilakamma Cheppindi
Kavikkuyil
Avargal
Baalu Jenu
Moondru Mudichu
Anthuleni Katha
Katha Sangama
Apoorva Raagangal
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
KHxRK: Reunion
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
Ilaiyaraaja