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*.
Filmography (189)
Dharman
2027
Jailer 2
2026
Jailer 2- Super Show
2026
Coolie
2025
Vettaiyan
2024
Lal Salaam
2024
Jailer
2023
Annaatthe
2021
Darbar
2020
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar
2020
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth
2020
Petta
2019
2.0
2018
Kaala
2018
Cinema Veeran
2017
Kabali
2016
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
Lingaa
2014
Ra.One
2011
Endhiran Making of Robot
2010
Enthiran
2010
Kuselan
2008
Kathanayakudu
2008
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
Chandramukhi
2005
Baba
2002
Bulandi
2000
Padayappa
1999
Arunachalam
1997
Bhagya Debata
1997
Muthu
1995
Baasha
1995
Pedarayudu
1995
Aatank Hi Aatank
1995
Veera
1994
Valli
1993
Yejaman
1993
Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993
Uzhaippali
1993
Mannan
1992
Annamalai
1992
Pandiyan
1992
Tyagi
1992
Thalapathi
1991
Farishtay
1991
Khoon Ka Karz
1991
Dharma Durai
1991
Phool Bane Angaray
1991
Hum
1991
Shanti Kranti
1991
Athisaya Piravi
1990
Panakkaran
1990
Periya Idathu Pillai
1990
Raja Chinna Roja
1989
Kodi Parakuthu
1989
Chaalbaaz
1989
Rajathi Raja
1989
Gair Kanooni
1989
Siva
1989
Mappillai
1989
Bhrashtachar
1989
Bloodstone
1988
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988
Guru Sishyan
1988
Tamacha
1988
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988
Manithan
1987
Oorkavalan
1987
Velaikkaran
1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Uttar Dakshin
1987
Insaaf Kaun Karega
1987
Daku Hasina
1987
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Maaveeran
1986
Mr. Bharath
1986
Viduthalai
1986
Bhagwaan Dada
1986
Kodai Mazhai
1986
Jeevana Poratam
1986
Asli Naqli
1986
Dosti Dhushmani
1986
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985
Sri Raghavendrar
1985
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985
Padikkadavan
1985
Yaar?
1985
Mahaguru
1985
Wafadaar
1985
Bewafai
1985
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
1985
Chithirame Chithirame
1985
Geraftaar
1985
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984
Anbulla Rajinikanth
1984
Gangvaa
1984
Naan Mahaan Alla
1984
Meri Adalat
1984
John Jani Janardhan
1984
Thanga Magan
1983
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
Adutha Varisu
1983
Thudikkum Karangal
1983
Paayum Puli
1983
Andhaa Kaanoon
1983
Thai Veedu
1983
Sashti Viratham
1983
Thanikattu Raja
1982
Pudhu Kavithai
1982
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
1982
Ranga
1982
Moondru Mugam
1982
Agni Sakshi
1982
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Kazhugu
1981
Netrikan
1981
Thillu Mullu
1981
Garjanai
1981
Thee
1981
Ranuva Veeran
1981
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Kaali
1980
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
Murattu Kaalai
1980
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
Billa
1980
Natchathiram
1980
Ram Robert Rahim
1980
Johnny
1980
Polladhavan
1980
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979
Kuppathu Raja
1979
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979
Dharma Yuddam
1979
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979
Tiger
1979
Mangudi Minor
1978
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978
Aval Appadithan
1978
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Sadhurangam
1978
Mullum Malarum
1978
Justice Gopinath
1978
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Bairavi
1978
Thappu Thalangal
1978
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
Priya
1978
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Kiladi Kittu
1978
Annadammula Savaal
1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
Paavathin Sambalam
1978
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978
Kavikkuyil
1977
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
Gayathri
1977
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977
16 Vayathinile
1977
Aadu Puli Attam
1977
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
1977
Avargal
1977
Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977
Ondu Premada Kathe
1977
Sahodarara Savaal
1977
Kumkuma Rakshe
1977
Tholireyi Gadichindi
1977
Aame Katha
1977
Galaate Samsaara
1977
Moondru Mudichu
1976
Anthuleni Katha
1976
Katha Sangama
1976
Baalu Jenu
1976
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
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