Rajinikanth

Known for ActingBorn 1950-12-12 (age 75)Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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*.Read more

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Ranuva Veeran

Naan Vazhavaippen

Jailer 2

Insaaf Kaun Karega

Mullum Malarum

Thalapathi

Shanti Kranti

Jigarthanda DoubleX

Tiger

Aval Appadithan

Sahodarara Savaal

Katha Sangama

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai

Insaniyat Ke Devta

Apoorva Raagangal

Baasha

Guru Sishyan

Anthuleni Katha

Petta

Padayappa

Dosti Dhushmani

Asli Naqli

Pedarayudu

Gangvaa

Iraivan Kodutha Varam

16 Vayathinile

Arunachalam

Annamalai

Dharma Durai

Sivaji: The Boss

Yejaman

Mannan

Andhaa Kaanoon

Pokkiri Raja

Thee

Athisaya Piravi

Billa

Mappillai

Mr. Bharath

Chandramukhi

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

Wafadaar

Thambikku Entha Ooru

Thillu Mullu

Pudhu Kavithai

Ram Robert Rahim

Jailer

Dharmathin Thalaivan