Rajinikanth
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 12, 1950 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Credits
- 190
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
Ra.One
2011Movie
Chitti / Self
Enthiran
2010Movie
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
2.0
2018Movie
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Sivaji: The Boss
2007Movie
Sivaji Arumugam
Jailer
2023Movie
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Coolie
2025Movie
Devaraj 'Deva'
Filmography
Jailer 2
2026Movie
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Jailer 2- Super Show
2026TV
Self
Coolie
2025Movie
Devaraj 'Deva'
Vettaiyan
2024Movie
SP V. Athiyan IPS
Lal Salaam
2024Movie
Moideen Bhai
Jailer
2023Movie
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Annaatthe
2021Movie
'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar
2020TV
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth
2020TV
Darbar
2020Movie
Aadithya Arunachalam IPS
Petta
2019Movie
Petta 'Kaali' Velan
2.0
2018Movie
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Kaala
2018Movie
Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'
Cinema Veeran
2017Movie
Self (voice)
Kabali
2016Movie
'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
Lingaa
2014Movie
'Lingaa' K. Lingeswaran / Raja Lingeswaran
Kochadaiiyaan
2014Movie
Kochadaiiyaan / Ranadheeran / Senadheeran
Ra.One
2011Movie
Chitti / Self
Enthiran
2010Movie
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Endhiran Making of Robot
2010Movie
Self
Kuselan
2008Movie
Ashok Kumar
Kathanayakudu
2008Movie
Ashok Kumar
Sivaji: The Boss
2007Movie
Sivaji Arumugam
Chandramukhi
2005Movie
Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
Baba
2002Movie
Baba / Mahavatar Babaji
Bulandi
2000Movie
Ghajraj Thakur
Padayappa
1999Movie
Padayappa
Bhagya Debata
1997Movie
Singer (Guest appearence)
Arunachalam
1997Movie
Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
Muthu
1995Movie
Muthu / Muthu's father
Aatank Hi Aatank
1995Movie
Munna
Pedarayudu
1995Movie
Paparayudu
Baasha
1995Movie
Manikkam / Manik Baashha
Veera
1994Movie
Muthuveerappan
Valli
1993Movie
Veeraiyan
Uzhaippali
1993Movie
Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan
Yejaman
1993Movie
Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan
Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993Movie
Anwar
Pandiyan
1992Movie
Pandiyan
Annamalai
1992Movie
Annamalai
Tyagi
1992Movie
Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal
Mannan
1992Movie
Krishnan
Thalapathi
1991Movie
Surya
Shanti Kranti
1991Movie
Inspector Subhash (Tamil & Hindi Version)
Phool Bane Angaray
1991Movie
Inspector Ranjeet Singh
Khoon Ka Karz
1991Movie
Kishan
Farishtay
1991Movie
Arjun Ramojirao
Hum
1991Movie
Kumar Malhotra
Dharma Durai
1991Movie
Dharmadurai
Athisaya Piravi
1990Movie
Periya Idathu Pillai
1990Movie
Self
Panakkaran
1990Movie
Muthu
Chaalbaaz
1989Movie
Jaggu
Bhrashtachar
1989Movie
Abdul Sattar
Kodi Parakuthu
1989Movie
Erode Shivagiri / Dada
Mappillai
1989Movie
Arumugam
Raja Chinna Roja
1989Movie
Raja
Siva
1989Movie
Siva (Tiger)
Gair Kanooni
1989Movie
Azam Khan
Rajathi Raja
1989Movie
Raja/Chinnarasu
Bloodstone
1988Movie
Shyam Sabu
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988Movie
Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
Guru Sishyan
1988Movie
Raja aka Guru
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988Movie
(archive footage)
Tamacha
1988Movie
Vicky
Uttar Dakshin
1987Movie
Shankar
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987Movie
Cameo
Oorkavalan
1987Movie
Kangeyan
Insaaf Kaun Karega
1987Movie
Vikram Singh
Manithan
1987Movie
Velaikkaran
1987Movie
Ragupathy
Daku Hasina
1987Movie
Maaveeran
1986Movie
Dosti Dhushmani
1986Movie
Inspector Ranjith
Asli Naqli
1986Movie
Birju Ustad
Kodai Mazhai
1986Movie
Self
Bhagwaan Dada
1986Movie
Bhagwaan Dada
Viduthalai
1986Movie
Raja
Jeevana Poratam
1986Movie
Ravi
Naan Adimai Illai
1986Movie
Mr. Bharath
1986Movie
Bharat
Padikkadavan
1985Movie
Rajendran
Yaar?
1985Movie
Bewafai
1985Movie
Ranveer
Geraftaar
1985Movie
Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
Sri Raghavendrar
1985Movie
Raghavendra Swami
Wafadaar
1985Movie
Ranga
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985Movie
Ravi
Mahaguru
1985Movie
Vijay / Mahaguru
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985Movie
Professor Vijay / Robinhood
Chithirame Chithirame
1985Movie
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
1985Movie
Atmaram
John Jani Janardhan
1984Movie
Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984Movie
Gangvaa
1984Movie
Chameli
Anbulla Rajinikanth
1984Movie
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984Movie
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984Movie
Balu
Naan Mahaan Alla
1984Movie
Viswanath
Meri Adalat
1984Movie
Inspector Ashok
Thanga Magan
1983Movie
Arun
Adutha Varisu
1983Movie
Kannan
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983Movie
Thai Veedu
1983Movie
Andhaa Kaanoon
1983Movie
Vijay Kumar Singh
Thudikkum Karangal
1983Movie
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983Movie
God
Paayum Puli
1983Movie
Paayum Puli
Sashti Viratham
1983Movie
Mahout
Agni Sakshi
1982Movie
Self
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982Movie
Moondru Mugam
1982Movie
Pudhu Kavithai
1982Movie
Anand
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
1982Movie
Ranga
1982Movie
Thanikattu Raja
1982Movie
Pokkiri Raja
1982Movie
Ranuva Veeran
1981Movie
Raghu
Netrikan
1981Movie
Chakravarthy/Santhosh
Garjanai
1981Movie
Thillu Mullu
1981Movie
Chandran / Indiran
Kazhugu
1981Movie
Rajasekar
Thee
1981Movie
Rajshekhar 'Raja'
Murattu Kaalai
1980Movie
Saranam Ayyappa
1980Movie
Polladhavan
1980Movie
Manohar
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980Movie
Raja
Naan Potta Saval
1980Movie
Johnny
1980Movie
Johnny / Vidyasagar
Kaali
1980Movie
Kaali
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980Movie
Ram Robert Rahim
1980Movie
Ram
Natchathiram
1980Movie
Billa
1980Movie
Billa / Rajappa
Annai Oru Alayam
1979Movie
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
1979Movie
Santhanam
Tiger
1979Movie
Rashid
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979Movie
Michael D' Souza
Dharma Yuddam
1979Movie
Vijay
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979Movie
'Pichuva' Pakkiri
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979Movie
Kamaruddin
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979Movie
Deepak
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979Movie
Inspector Bhaskar
Kuppathu Raja
1979Movie
Jakku / Jayakumar
Priya
1978Movie
Ganesh
Justice Gopinath
1978Movie
Ravi
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978Movie
Paavathin Sambalam
1978Movie
Kathiravan
Aval Appadithan
1978Movie
Thyagu
Thappu Thalangal
1978Movie
Devu
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978Movie
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978Movie
Rajnikanth
Mullum Malarum
1978Movie
Kaali
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978Movie
Murali
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978Movie
Joe
Sadhurangam
1978Movie
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978Movie
Bairavi
1978Movie
Mookaiyah
Mangudi Minor
1978Movie
Kumar
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978Movie
Chandru
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978Movie
Annadammula Savaal
1978Movie
Kiladi Kittu
1978Movie
Inspector Srikanth
Shankar Salim Simon
1978Movie
Simon
Galaate Samsaara
1977Movie
Sundar
Aame Katha
1977Movie
Tholireyi Gadichindi
1977Movie
Aaru Pushpangal
1977Movie
Kumkuma Rakshe
1977Movie
Gayathri
1977Movie
Rajarathnam
Aadu Puli Attam
1977Movie
Rajini
Sahodarara Savaal
1977Movie
Somashekar
16 Vayathinile
1977Movie
Parattai
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
1977Movie
Sampath
Ondu Premada Kathe
1977Movie
Chairman of village panchayat
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977Movie
Veeraiyan
Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977Movie
Ravi
Kavikkuyil
1977Movie
Murugan
Avargal
1977Movie
Ramanathan
Baalu Jenu
1976Movie
Vasu
Moondru Mudichu
1976Movie
Prasath
Anthuleni Katha
1976Movie
Murthy
Katha Sangama
1976Movie
Kondaji
Apoorva Raagangal
1975Movie
Pandiyan
KHxRK: Reunion
Movie
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
Movie
Dharman
Movie
Dharman
Ilaiyaraaja
Movie
Self
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
Movie
Jailer 2 Super Show
Movie