Rajinikanth
Acting Born Dec 12, 1950 Bangalore, Karnataka, India 24 credits
Biography
Rajinikanth, born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, is a prominent Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He began his acting career with a brief phase of playing antagonistic roles following his debut in K. Balachander's 1975 Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal. Rising to immense popularity, he has starred in over 150 films, primarily in Tamil, but also in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Hollywood productions. His distinctive style and charismatic screen presence have made him one of Asia's highest-earning actors. Rajinikanth has been honored with several prestigious awards including the Padma Vibhushan in 2016 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 67th National Film Awards.
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Full filmography
- Coolie (2025) as Devaraj 'Deva'
- Arunachalam (1997) as Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
- Jailer (2023) as Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
- Jailer 2 (2026) as Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
- Ra.One (2011) as Chitti / Self
- Enthiran (2010) as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
- 2.0 (2018) as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
- Paavathin Sambalam (1978)
- Vettaiyan (2024) as SP V. Athiyan IPS
- KHxRK: Reunion
- Aame Katha (1977)
- Athisaya Piravi (1990)
- Dharman as Dharman
- Vayasu Pilichindi (1978) as Murali
- Galaate Samsaara (1977)
- Ethe Naasaval (1984)
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) as Sivaji Arumugam
- Muthu (1995) as Muthu / Muthu's father
- Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
- Iddaru Asadhyule (1979)
- Tholireyi Gadichindi (1977)
- Baalu Jenu (1976) as Vasu
- Kodai Mazhai (1986)
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) as Santhanam