| Name | Shivaji Rao Gaikwad |
| Age/DOB | 74 (December 12, 1950) |
| Known For | Actor (Movies – Jailer, Vettaiyan, Sivaji) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Latha Daughters: Aishwarya Rajinikanth, Soundarya Rajinikanth Father: Ramoji Rao Gaekwad Mother: Jijabai Brothers: Satyanarayana Rao, Nageshwara Rai Sister: Aswath Balubhai |
| Education | Graduated from Madras Film Institute, Chennai |
| Native | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Rajinikanth best known by his stage name Superstar, is an iconic Indian actor primarily known for his work in the Kollywood film industry. He ranks among the top and highest-paid actors in Indian cinema. Rajinikanth began his career as a bus conductor with the Bangalore City Transport Service, where his passion for acting led him to perform in stage plays. His film career began with his debut in K Balachander’s 1975 Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal.
Initially, Rajinikanth played villainous roles in Tamil cinema, due to his portrayal of a heartbroken lover in S P Muthuraman’s Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri (1977), followed by Mullum Malarum (1978) and Aval Appadithan (1978) garnered critical acclaim. In five decades of Rajinikanth’s acting career, he has appeared in over 170 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam. He is set to appear in the latest intense action film, Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Did You Know?
- In 1973, Rajinikanth enrolled at the Madras Film Institute to pursue a diploma in acting.
- He has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award six times and received two prestigious honours from the Government of India: the Padma Bhushan in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.
- In 2007, Rajinikanth became Asia’s second-highest-paid actor after Jackie Chan for his role in Shivaji, where he earned ₹26 crores.
- Rajinikanth’s breakthrough as a leading man came in 1978 with Bairavi, earning him the title of Superstar.
- After completing 50 films, Rajinikanth considered retiring, but his film Billa turned out to be a major commercial success, prompting him to continue his career.
- In 1988, he starred in his only Hollywood film, Bloodstone, an Indian-American adventure.
- In 1989, he marked another milestone in his career by featuring in Raaj Chinna Roja the first-ever Tamil film to use animation.
- In 2010, Rajinikanth was named the Most Influential Indian by Forbes India.
- He supported social activist Anna Hazare‘s anti-corruption movement and offered the use of his marriage hall, Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai, for the cause.
- In 2023, a fan named Karthi built a temple at his home, dedicating it to Rajinikanth.
- His spiritual guru, Swami Satchidananda, the founder of Integral Yoga, greatly influenced him.
- Rajinikanth is the first Indian actor to appear in the film’s evolution black-and-white, colour, animated, and 3D.
- He paid the losses of his distributor when his films Baba (2002) and Kuselan (2008), failed at the box office.
Movies
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Language(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Pandiyan | Tamil |
| 1976 | Katha Sangama | Kondaji | Kannada |
| 1976 | Anthuleni Katha | Murthy | Telugu |
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu | Prasad | Tamil |
| 1976 | Baalu Jenu | Vasu | Kannada |
| 1977 | Avargal | Ramanathan | Tamil |
| 1977 | Kavikkuyil | Murugan | Tamil |
| 1977 | Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram | Veeraiyan | Tamil |
| 1977 | Chilakamma Cheppindi | Ravi | Telugu |
| 1977 | Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri | Sampath | Tamil |
| 1977 | Ondu Premada Kathe | Local school chairman | Kannada |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Parattai | Tamil |
| 1977 | Sahodarara Savaal | Shekhar | Kannada |
| 1977 | Aadu Puli Attam | Rajini | Tamil |
| 1977 | Gaayathri | Rajarathnam | Tamil |
| 1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe | Murali | Kannada |
| 1977 | Aaru Pushpangal | Ravi | Tamil |
| 1977 | Tholireyi Gadichindi | Chitti Babu | Telugu |
| 1977 | Galate Samsara | Sundar | Kannada |
| 1977 | Aame Katha | UnÂknown | Telugu |
| 1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | Simon | Tamil |
| 1978 | Kiladi Kittu | Srikanth | Kannada |
| 1978 | Annadammula Savaal | Rangababu | Telugu |
| 1978 | Aayiram Jenmangal | Ramesh | Tamil |
| 1978 | Maathu Tappada Maga | Chandru | Kannada |
| 1978 | Mangudi Minor | Kumar | Tamil |
| 1978 | Bairavi | Mookaiah | Tamil |
| 1978 | Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | Murali | Tamil |
| 1978 | Sadhurangam | Sundaresan | Tamil |
| 1978 | Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | Joe | Tamil |
| 1978 | Vayasu Pilichindi | Murali | Telugu |
| 1978 | Iraivan Kodutha Varam | Rajnikanth | Tamil |
| 1978 | Thappida Thala | Devu | Kannada |
| 1978 | Thappu Thalangal | Deva | Tamil |
| 1978 | Aval Appadithan | Thyagu | Tamil |
| 1978 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam | Babu | Tamil |
| 1978 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | Saravana | Tamil |
| 1978 | Justice Gopinath | Ravi | Tamil |
| 1978 | Paavathin Sambalam | Himself | Tamil |
| 1978 | Mullum Malarum | Kaali | Tamil |
| 1978 | Priya | Ganesh | Tamil |
| 1978 | Priya | Ganesh | Kannada |
| 1979 | Kuppathu Raja | Raja | Tamil |
| 1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule | Bhaskar | Telugu |
| 1979 | Dharma Yuddham | Vijay | Tamil |
| 1979 | Naan Vazhavaippen | Michael D'Souza | Tamil |
| 1979 | Tiger | Rashid | Telugu |
| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Santhanam | Tamil |
| 1979 | Thaayillamal Naan Illai | Bichwa Bakri | Tamil |
| 1979 | Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | Kamruddin | Malayalam |
| 1979 | Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum | Kamruddin | Tamil |
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Deepak | Tamil |
| 1979 | Andamaina Anubhavam | Dilip | Telugu |
| 1979 | Annai Oru Aalayam | Vijay | Tamil |
| 1979 | Amma Evarikkaina Amma | Vijay | Telugu |
| 1980 | Billa | David Billa, Rajappa[e] | Tamil |
| 1980 | Ram Robert Rahim | Inspector Ram | Telugu |
| 1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | Gopinath | Tamil |
| 1980 | Mayadari Krishnudu | Krishnudu | Telugu |
| 1980 | Naan Potta Savaal | Ramu (Shiva) | Tamil |
| 1980 | Johnny | Johnny, Vidyasagar[e] | Tamil |
| 1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi | Raja | Tamil |
| 1980 | Polladhavan | Manohar | Tamil |
| 1980 | Murattu Kaalai | Kaalaiyan | Tamil |
| 1980 | Natchathiram | Himself | Tamil |
| 1980 | Kaali | Kaali | Tamil |
| 1980 | Kaali | Kaali | Telugu |
| 1981 | Thee | Rajashekar | Tamil |
| 1981 | Kazhugu | Raja | Tamil |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Chandran (Indiran)[f] | Tamil |
| 1981 | Netrikkan | Chakravarthi, Santhosh[e] | Tamil |
| 1981 | Ranuva Veeran | Raghu | Tamil |
| 1981 | Garjanai | Vijay | Tamil |
| 1981 | Garjanam | Vijay | Malayalam |
| 1981 | Garjane | Vijay | Kannada |
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Ramesh, Raja[e] | Tamil |
| 1982 | Thanikattu Raja | Suryaprakash | Tamil |
| 1982 | Ranga | Ranganathan | Tamil |
| 1982 | Puthukavithai | Anand | Tamil |
| 1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Kumaran | Tamil |
| 1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | Himself | Tamil |
| 1982 | Agni Sakshi | Himself | Tamil |
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam | SP Alex Pandian, Arun, John[g] | Tamil |
| 1983 | Paayum Puli | Bharani | Tamil |
| 1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | Gopi | Tamil |
| 1983 | Andhaa Kaanoon | Vijay Kumar Singh | Hindi |
| 1983 | Thai Veedu | Raju | Tamil |
| 1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan | Vijay | Tamil |
| 1983 | Jeet Hamaari | Raju | Hindi |
| 1983 | Adutha Varisu | Kannan | Tamil |
| 1983 | Thanga Magan | Arun | Tamil |
| 1983 | Uruvangal Maralam | Himself (Raghavendrar) | Tamil |
| 1984 | Meri Adalat | Inspector Ashok | Hindi |
| 1984 | Naan Mahan Alla | Vishwanath | Tamil |
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Balu | Tamil |
| 1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | Kaalimuthu | Tamil |
| 1984 | Idhe Naa Savaal | Ramu (Shiva) | Telugu |
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Himself | Tamil |
| 1984 | Gangvaa | Gangvaa | Hindi |
| 1984 | John Jani Janardhan | John Mendez / Janardhan Gupta / Jani[g] | Hindi |
| 1984 | Nallavanukku Nallavan | Manikkam | Tamil |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Vijay | Tamil |
| 1985 | Mahaguru | Vijay "Mahaguru"[f] | Hindi |
| 1985 | Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal | Ravi | Tamil |
| 1985 | Wafadaar | Ranga | Hindi |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Sri Raghavendrar | Tamil |
| 1985 | Bewafai | Ranveer | Hindi |
| 1985 | Padikkadavan | Rajendran | Tamil |
| 1985 | Nyayam Meere Cheppali | Aathmaram | Telugu |
| 1985 | Geraftaar | Hussain | Hindi |
| 1985 | Yaar? | Himself | Tamil |
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | Bharath | Tamil |
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | Vijay | Tamil |
| 1986 | Jeevana Poratam | Ravi | Telugu |
| 1986 | Viduthalai | Raja | Tamil |
| 1986 | Bhagwaan Dada | Bhagwan Dada | Hindi |
| 1986 | Asli Naqli | Birju Ustad | Hindi |
| 1986 | Dosti Dushmani | Ranjeet | Hindi |
| 1986 | Maaveeran | Raja (Maaveeran) | Tamil |
| 1986 | Kodai Mazhai | Himself | Tamil |
| 1987 | Velaikaran | Raghupathi | Tamil |
| 1987 | Insaaf Kaun Karega | Vikram Singh | Hindi |
| 1987 | Oorkavalan | Kangeyan | Tamil |
| 1987 | Manithan | Raja | Tamil |
| 1987 | Uttar Dakshin | Shankar | Hindi |
| 1987 | Manathil Urudhi Vendum | Himself | Tamil |
| 1987 | Daku Hasina | Mangal Singh | Hindi |
| 1988 | Tamacha | Vikram Pratap Singh | Hindi |
| 1988 | Guru Sishyan | Raja (Guru)[f] | Tamil |
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Balasubramanian, Shankar[e] | Tamil |
| 1988 | Bloodstone | Shyam Sabu | English |
| 1988 | Kodi Parakkuthu | DCP Erode Shivagiri (Dhadha)[f] | Tamil |
| 1989 | Rajadhi Raja | Rajashekar, Chinnarasu[e] | Tamil |
| 1989 | Siva | Siva (Tiger)[f] | Tamil |
| 1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | Raja (Kumar)[f] | Tamil |
| 1989 | Mappillai | Aarumugam | Tamil |
| 1989 | ChaalBaaz | Jaggu | Hindi |
| 1989 | Gair Kaanooni | Adam Khan, Azam Khan[e] | Hindi |
| 1989 | Bhrashtachar | Abdul Sattar | Hindi |
| 1990 | Panakkaran | Muthu | Tamil |
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | Kaalai, Balu[e] | Tamil |
| 1990 | Periya Idathu Pillai | Himself | Tamil |
| 1991 | Dharma Durai | Dharma Durai | Tamil |
| 1991 | Hum | Kumar Malhotra | Hindi |
| 1991 | Farishtay | Ranoji Rao Shivaji Rao Gaekwad Jadichmul Arjun Thange | Hindi |
| 1991 | Khoon Ka Karz | Kishan | Hindi |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Ranjeet Singh | Hindi |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Surya | Tamil |
| 1991 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Inspector Subhash | Tamil |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Inspector Subhash | Hindi |
| 1992 | Tyagi | Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal | Hindi |
| 1992 | Annaamalai | Annaamalai | Tamil |
| 1992 | Pandian | Pandian IPS | Tamil |
| 1992 | Mannan | Krishnan | Tamil |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | Anwar | Hindi |
| 1993 | Yajaman | Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan (Yajaman)[f] | Tamil |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Thamizharasan (Tamilazhagan)[f] | Tamil |
| 1993 | Valli | Veeraiyan | Tamil |
| 1994 | Veera | Muthuveerappan | Tamil |
| 1995 | Baashha | Manikkam (Manik Baashha)[f] | Tamil |
| 1995 | Pedarayudu | Paparayudu | Telugu |
| 1995 | Aatank Hi Aatank | Munna | Hindi |
| 1995 | Bhagya Debata | Singer | Bengali |
| 1995 | Muthu | Muthu, Zamindar[e] | Tamil |
| 1997 | Arunachalam | Arunachalam, Vedachalam[e] | Tamil |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Aarupadayappan | Tamil |
| 2000 | Bulandi | Ghajraj Thakur | Hindi |
| 2002 | Baba | Baba, Mahavatar Babaji (voice only)[e] | Tamil |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Dr Saravanan, Vettaiyan Raja[e] | Tamil |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Sivaji (M. G. Ravichandran)[f] | Tamil |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Ashok Kumar | Tamil |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Ashok Kumar | Telugu |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Vaseegaran, Chitti[e] | Tamil |
| 2011 | Ra.One | Chitti | Hindi |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Raja Lingeswaran, Lingaa[e] | Tamil |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Kochadaiiyaan, Rana, Sena[g] | Tamil |
| 2016 | Kabali | Kabaleeswaran | Tamil |
| 2017 | Cinema Veeran | Himself (voice-over) | Tamil |
| 2018 | Kaala | Karikaalan (Kaala)[f] | Tamil |
| 2018 | 2.0 | Vaseegaran, Chitti, Kutty[g] | Tamil |
| 2019 | Petta | Petta Velan (Kaali)[f] | Tamil |
| 2020 | Darbar | Aaditya Arunachalam | Tamil |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Kaalaiyan | Tamil |
| 2023 | Jailer | Muthuvel Pandian | Tamil |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Moideen Bhai | Tamil |
| 2024 | Vettaiyan | SP Athiyan IPS | Tamil |
| 2024 | Coolie | Deva | Tamil |
Awards and Nominations
Civilian Honors
| Year | Award | Honouring Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Padma Bhushan | Government of India |
| 2016 | Padma Vibhushan | Government of India |
National Film Awards
| Year | Award | Honoring body |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Directorate of Film Festivals |
Tamil Nadu State Government Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Kalaimamani – contribution to the Tamil film industry |
| 2011 | M.G.R.-Sivaji Award |
Maharashtra State Film Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Rajiv Gandhi Award |
International Film Festival of India
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Indian Film Personality of the Year Award |
| 2019 | IFFI Golden Jubilee ICON Award |
Nandi Awards
| Year | Award | Honoring body |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NTR National Award | Nandi Awards |
NDTV Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Indian Entertainer of the Year |
| 2011 | Entertainer of the Decade |
| 2011 | Most Stylish Actor |
| 2013 | The 25 Greatest Global Living Legends |
Cinema Express Awards
| Year | Film(s) | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Nallavanuku Nallavan | Best Actor | Won |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendra | Best Actor | Won |
| 1988 | Bloodstone | Best Achiever | Won |
| 1991 | Thalapathy | Best Actor | Won |
| 1992 | Annamalai | Best Actor | Won |
| 1993 | Valli | Best Story Writer | Won |
| 1995 | Baashha, Muthu | Best Actor | Won |
Filmfans Association Awards
| Year | Film(s) | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Best Actor | Won |
| 1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Best Actor | Won |
| 1984 | Nallavanuku Nallavan | Best Actor | Won |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendra | Best Actor | Won |
| 1991 | Thalapathy | Best Actor | Won |
| 1992 | Annamalai | Best Actor | Won |
| 1993 | Valli | Best Story Writer | Won |
| 1995 | Baashha, Muthu | Best Actor | Won |
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Film(s) | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Chilakamma Cheppindi | Best Actor – Telugu | Nominated |
| 1978 | Mullum Malarum | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1980 | Johnny | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1984 | Nallavanukku Nallavan | Best Actor – Tamil | Won |
| 1987 | Velaikaran | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1990 | Panakkaran | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1992 | Annaamalai | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1995 | Baashha | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1995 | Muthu | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1997 | Arunachalam | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2007 | Sivaji | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2016 | Kabali | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
South Screen Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Peddarayudu | Best Actor | Won |
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Mullum Malarum | Special Award | Won |
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam | Special Award | Won |
| 1989 | — | Honorary Award - M.G.R. Award | Won |
| 1995 | Muthu | Best Actor | Won |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Best Actor | Won |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Best Actor | Won |
| 2007 | Sivaji | Best Actor | Won |
Vijay Awards
| Year | Film | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sivaji | Favourite Hero | Won |
| 2011 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema | Won |
| 2012 | Enthiran | Favourite Hero | Won |
| 2015 | Lingaa | Favourite Hero | Won |
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