Personal Info
Birth date
1950-12-12 (74 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Also known as
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad
Rajini
Super Star
拉吉尼卡特
ラジニカント
Раджникант
라지 니칸 스
රජිනිකාන්ත්
ரஜினிகாந்த்
راجینیکن
Rajni kanth
Rajnikanth
Rajini kanth
Rajinikanth
Biography
Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, known by his mononymous stage name Rajinikanth, is an immensely popular actor in Tamil film industry of South India. He received the coveted Padma Vibhushan Award in 2016. At the 45th International Film Festival of India (2014), he was conferred with the "Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year". At the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (2019), he was honoured with the Icon of Global Jubilee award. At the 67th National Film Awards, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Filmography
Jailer Unlocked
9
Overview:
A Sun NXT Exclusive that features the exciting journey & unseen story behind the making of Superstar Rajinikanth's record making blockbuster Jailer. Enjoy it in high definition 4K resolutionArunachalam
7.3
Overview:
Arunachalam, the son of a prominent village elder, discovers the truth about his past.Sivaji: The Boss
7.008
Overview:
A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.Muthu
7
Overview:
The story concerns Muthu, a charismatic, well-respected and loyal servant and charioteer of Raja Malayasimman, a wealthy zamindar. While Muthu and Raja's exploits lead them to fall in love with the same woman, an actress and dancer named Ranganayaki, Raja's materal uncle Ambalathar is keen on assuming control of the family's property.Chennai Express
6.5
Overview:
Rahul embarks on a journey to a small town in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the last wish of his grandfather: to have his ashes immersed in the Holy water of Rameshwaram. En route, he meets a woman hailing from a unique family down South. As they find love through this journey in the exuberant lands of South India, an unanticipated drive awaits them.Coolie
NYR
Overview:
Delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence.Jailer
6.709
Overview:
Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang goes awry and forces Muthu to step back into a dark world he had voluntarily took a break from.Enthiran
6.6
Overview:
Dr. Vaseegaran creates Chitti, a powerful robot in his own image, but it is rejected by the scientific body AIRD due to its lack of human behaviour and emotions. After a lightning strike triggers emotions in Chitti, he begins to develop human-like feelings. However, Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vaseegaran's fiancée, Sana, and turns against his creator, leading to dangerous consequences.2.0
5.9
Overview:
An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only thing that is standing in his way is 2.0, the upgraded version of Chitti, the robot.Petta
7.153
Overview:
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.Padayappa
7.4
Overview:
Padayappa, a mechanical engineer whose father gives up his property to his foster brother, and then dies of shock soon after. Neelambari initially loves Padayappa, but plans to humiliate him after his family humiliates her father. The rest of the plot deals with Padayappa overcoming all the obstacles placed by Neelambari.Thalapathi
8
Overview:
Surya, a courageous man who was raised in the slums, fights for the rights of the poor and befriends Deva, who hires him as his commander and changes his life completely.Vettaiyan
6
Overview:
A sought-after Supercop gets caught in a series of unexpected events when he encounters a suspect who is accused of being involved in a murder case.Ra.One
5.7
Overview:
When the titular antagonist of an action game takes on physical form, it's up to the game's less powerful protagonist to save the world.Ranga
5.7
Overview:
A young man goes to the city looking for a job suitable for his education, but in due course of time he becomes a criminal as that fetches him more money than any other mode of employment.Chandramukhi
6.9
Overview:
Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.Annaatthe
4.9
Overview:
Kaaliyan is a village president in the Madurai district, who is fondly called Annaatthe. His nieces compete with each other to marry him. But, he falls in love with another woman who visits their village. Kaaliyan has a sister who gets married and shifts to Kolkata where she faces some unknown threats. Soon, her brother comes to her aid.Darbar
6
Overview:
Aaditya, the commissioner of Mumbai Police, sets out to catch Ajay, a drug peddler. However, he uncovers a deeper controversy linked to an international drug lord and must mete out justice.Baba
6.4
Overview:
Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.Jigarthanda DoubleX
7.6
Overview:
A notorious gangster is incited to transform into a film hero and opts for a filmmaker and their project descends into a scenario they had never anticipated.Kuselan
5
Overview:
Balakrishnan and Ashok are two childhood friends who lose touch with each other. One of them goes on to become a national figure and the other, a village barber.Kaala
6.636
Overview:
Karikaalan consistently fights to keep the people of Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, safe from the clutches of mighty politicians and the land mafia don, Hari Dhadha.Annamalai
7.4
Overview:
A class-divided friendship goes through highs and lows through several decades.Hum
6.2
Overview:
Tiger works for the local Don Bhaktawar but never hesitates to revolt against him if he harms his friends or family. When his girlfriend Jumma's brother Gonsalves is killed by Bhakhtawar for revolting against him, Tiger promises revenge.Lingaa
5.167
Overview:
After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam themselves. A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.Acting
TBAThalaivar 173 as Unknown
TBAThalaivar 174 as Unknown
2026Jailer 2 as Muthuvel "Tiger" Pandian
2025Coolie as Deva
2024Vettaiyan as Athiyan IPS
2024Jailer Unlocked (1 Episode) as Self
2024Lal Salaam as Moideen Bhai
2023Jailer as Muthuvel "Tiger" Pandian
2021Annaatthe as 'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan
2020Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar (1 Episode) as Unknown
2020Family - A Made at Home Short Film as Unknown
2020Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth (1 Episode) as Unknown
2020Darbar as Aadithya Arunachalam IPS
2019Petta as Petta 'Kaali' Velan
20182.0 as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
2018Kaala as Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'
2017Cinema Veeran as Self (voice)
2016Kabali as 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
2014Lingaa as Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
2014Kochadaiiyaan as Kochadaiiyaan / Ranadheeran / Senadheeran
2011Ra.One as Chitti / Self
2010Enthiran as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
2010Endhiran Making of Robot as Self
2008Kuselan as Ashok Kumar
2008Kathanayakudu as Ashok Kumar
2007Sivaji: The Boss as Sivaji Arumugam
2005Chandramukhi as Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
2002Baba as Baba / Mahavatar Babaji
2000Bulandi as Ghajraj Thakur
1999Padayappa as Padayappa
1997Bhagya Debata as Singer (Guest appearence)
1997Arunachalam as Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
1995Muthu as Muthu / Muthu's father
1995Aatank Hi Aatank as Munna
1995Pedarayudu as Paparayudu
1995Baasha as Manikkam / Manik Baashha
1994Veera as Muthuveerappan
1993Valli as Veeraiyan (Extended cameo)
1993Uzhaippali as Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan
1993Yejaman as Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan
1993Insaniyat Ke Devta as Anwar
1992Pandiyan as Pandiyan
1992Annamalai as Annamalai
1992Tyagi as Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal
1992Mannan as Krishnan
1991Thalapathi as Surya
1991Nattukku Oru Nallavan as Inspector Subhash
1991Phool Bane Angaray as Inspector Ranjeet Singh
1991Khoon Ka Karz as Kishan
1991Farishtay as Arjun Ramojirao
1991Hum as Kumar Malhotra
1991Dharma Durai as Dharmadurai
1990Athisaya Piravi as Unknown
1990Periya Idathu Pillai as Unknown
1990Panakkaran as Muthu
1989Chaalbaaz as Jaggu
1989Bhrashtachar as Abdul Sattar
1989Kodi Parakuthu as Erode Shivagiri / Dada
1989Mappillai as Arumugam
1989Raja Chinna Roja as Raja, a youth who wants to become an actor.
1989Siva as Siva (Tiger)
1989Zulm Ki Zanjeer as Raghu
1989Gair Kanooni as Azam Khan
1989Rajathi Raja as Raja/Chinnarasu
1988Bloodstone as Shyam Sabu (as Rajni Kanth)
1988Dharmathin Thalaivan as Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
1988Guru Sishyan as Raja aka Guru
1988Tamacha as Vicky
1987Uttar Dakshin as Shankar
1987Manathil Uruthi Vendum as Cameo
1987Oorkavalan as Kangeyan
1987Manithan as Unknown
1987Velaikkaran as Ragupathy
1987Daku Hasina as Unknown
1986Maaveeran as Unknown
1986Dosti Dhushmani as Inspector Ranjith
1986Asli Naqli as Birju Ustad
1986Kodai Mazhai as Unknown
1986Bhagwaan Dada as Bhagwaan Dada
1986Viduthalai as Raja
1986Jeevana Poratam as Unknown
1986Naan Adimai Illai as Unknown
1986Mr. Bharath as Bharat
1985Padikkadavan as Rajendran
1985Yaar? as Unknown
1985Bewafai as Ranveer
1985Geraftaar as Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
1985Sri Raghavendrar as Raghavendra Swami
1985Wafadaar as Unknown
1985Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal as Unknown
1985Mahaguru as Mahaguru/Vijay
1985Naan Sigappu Manithan as Professor Vijay / Robinhood
1985Chithirame Chithirame as Unknown
1985Nyayam Meere Cheppali as Unknown
1985Ek Saudagar as Unknown
1984John Jani Janardhan as Unknown
1984Nallavanukku Nallavan as Unknown
1984Gangvaa as Chameli
1984Anbulla Rajinikanth as Unknown
1984Insaaf Kaun Karega as Vikram Singh
1984Kai Kodukkum Kai as Unknown
1984Ethe Naasaval as Unknown
1984Thambikku Entha Ooru as Balu
1984Naan Mahaan Alla as Viswanath
1984Meri Adalat as Inspector Ashok
1983Thanga Magan as Arun
1983Adutha Varisu as Kannan
1983Jeet Hamaari as Raju
1983Sivappu Sooriyan as Unknown
1983Thai Veedu as Unknown
1983Andhaa Kaanoon as Vijay Kumar Singh
1983Thudikkum Karangal as Unknown
1983Uruvangal Maralam as Unknown
1983Paayum Puli as Paayum Puli
1983Sashti Viratham as Unknown
1982Nandri, Meendum Varuga as Unknown
1982Agni Sakshi as Self
1982Enkeyo Ketta Kural as Unknown
1982Moondru Mugam as Unknown
1982Puthu Kavithai as Anand
1982Ranga as Unknown
1982Thanikattu Raja as Unknown
1982Pokkiri Raja as Unknown
1981Ranuva Veeran as Unknown
1981Netrikan as Chakravarthy/Santhosh
1981Garjanai as Unknown
1981Thillu Mullu as Chandran / Indiran
1981Kazhugu as Rajasekar
1981Thee as Unknown
1980Murattu Kaalai as Unknown
1980Saranam Ayyappa as Unknown
1980Polladhavan as Manohar
1980Ellam Un Kairasi as Raja
1980Naan Potta Saval as Unknown
1980Johnny as Johnny / Vidyasagar
1980Kaali as Kaali
1980Anbukku Naan Adimai as Unknown
1980Ram Robert Rahim as Unknown
1980Natchathiram as Unknown
1980Billa as Billa / Rajappa
1979Annai Oru Alayam as Unknown
1979Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai as Santhanam
1979Tiger as Rashid
1979Naan Vazhavaippen as Unknown
1979Dharma Yuddam as Vijay
1979Thaayillamal Naanillai as 'Pichuva' Pakkiri
1979Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum as Kamaruddin
1979Ninaithaale Inikkum as Deepak
1979Iddaru Asadhyule as Unknown
1979Kuppathu Raja as Jakku (Jai Kumar)
1978Priya as Ganesh
1978Justice Gopinath as Ravi
1978En Kelvikku Enna Bathil as Unknown
1978Aval Appadithan as Thyagu
1978Thappu Thalangal as Devu
1978Thai Meethu Sathiyam as Unknown
1978Iraivan Kodutha Varam as Unknown
1978Paavathin Sambalam as Unknown
1978Mullum Malarum as Kaali
1978Vayasu Pilichindi as Murali
1978Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye as Joe
1978Sadhurangam as Unknown
1978Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu as Unknown
1978Bairavi as Unknown
1978Mangudi Minor as Unknown
1978Maathu Tappada Maga as Chandru
1978Aayiram Jenmangal as Unknown
1978Annadammula Savaal as Unknown
1978Kiladi Kittu as Inspector Srikanth
1978Shankar Salim Simon as Unknown
1977Galaate Samsaara as Unknown
1977Aame Katha as Unknown
1977Tholireyi Gadichindi as Unknown
1977Aaru Pushpangal as Unknown
1977Kumkuma Rakshe as Unknown
1977Gaayathri as Unknown
1977Aadu Puli Attam as Unknown
1977Sahodarara Savaal as Somashekar
197716 Vayathinile as Parattai
1977Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri as Sampath
1977Ondu Premada Kathe as Chairman of village panchayat
1977Chilakamma Cheppindi as Ravi
1977Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram as Veeraiyan
1977Kavikkuyil as Murugan
1977Avargal as Ramanathan
1976Baalu Jenu as Vasu
1976Moondru Mudichu as Prasath
1976Anthuleni Katha as Murthy
1976Katha Sangama as Kondaji
1975Apoorva Raagangal as Pandiyan