About
Rajinikanth
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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2025 | Coolie | Actor | Deva | N/A N/A |
2024 | Vettaiyan | Actor | Athiyan IPS | 58 Average |
2024 | Lal Salaam | Actor | Moideen Bhai | 58 Average |
2023 | Jailer | Actor | Muthuvel "Tiger" Pandian | 60 Fair |
2021 | Annaatthe | Actor | 'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan | 58 Average |
2020 | Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2020 | Family - A Made at Home Short Film | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2020 | Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth | Actor | N/A N/A |
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2020 | Darbar | Actor | Aadithya Arunachalam | 59 Average |
2019 | Petta | Actor | Petta 'Kaali' Velan | 60 Fair |
2018 | 2.0 | Actor | Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti | 58 Average |
2018 | Kaala | Actor | Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala' | 59 Average |
2017 | Cinema Veeran | Actor | Self (voice) | N/A N/A |
2016 | Kabali | Actor | 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran | 59 Average |
2014 | Lingaa | Actor | Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa | 58 Average |
2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Actor | Kochadaiiyaan, Ranadheeran "Rana" and Senadheeran "Sena" | 58 Average |
2011 | Ra.One | Actor | Chitti / Himself | 58 Average |
2010 | Enthiran | Actor | Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti | 61 Fair |
2010 | Endhiran Making of Robot | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2008 | Kuselan | Actor | Ashok Kumar | 60 Fair |
2008 | Kathanayakudu | Actor | Ashok Kumar | N/A N/A |
2008 | Kuselan | Actor | Ashok Kumar | 58 Average |
2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Actor | Sivaji Arumugam | 61 Fair |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Actor | Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja | 60 Fair |
2002 | Baba | Actor | Baba and Mahavatar Babaji | 59 Average |
2000 | Bulandi | Actor | Ghajraj Thakur | 58 Average |
1999 | Padayappa | Actor | Padayappa | 60 Fair |
1997 | Bhagya Debata | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1997 | Arunachalam | Actor | Arunachalam / Vethachalam | 59 Average |
1995 | Muthu | Actor | Muthu / Zamindar (Muthu's father) | 59 Average |
1995 | Aatank Hi Aatank | Actor | Munna | 58 Average |
1995 | Pedarayudu | Actor | Paparayudu | 59 Average |
1995 | Baasha | Actor | Manikkam / Manik Baashha | 60 Fair |
1994 | Veera | Actor | Muthuveerappan | 59 Average |
1993 | Valli | Actor | 58 Average |
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1993 | Uzhaippali | Actor | Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan | 59 Average |
1993 | Yejaman | Actor | Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan | 59 Average |
1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | Actor | Anwar | 59 Average |
1992 | Pandiyan | Actor | Pandiyan | 59 Average |
1992 | Annamalai | Actor | Annamalai | 59 Average |
1992 | Tyagi | Actor | 58 Average |
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1992 | Mannan | Actor | Krishnan | 59 Average |
1991 | Thalapathi | Actor | Surya | 60 Fair |
1991 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Actor | Inspector Subhash | N/A N/A |
1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Actor | Inspector Ranjeet Singh | 58 Average |
1991 | Khoon Ka Karz | Actor | Kishan | N/A N/A |
1991 | Farishtay | Actor | Arjun Ramojirao | 58 Average |
1991 | Hum | Actor | Kumar Malhotra | 59 Average |
1991 | Dharma Durai | Actor | Dharmadurai | 59 Average |
1990 | Athisaya Piravi | Actor | 59 Average |
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1990 | Periya Idathu Pillai | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1990 | Panakkaran | Actor | Muthu | 59 Average |
1989 | Chaalbaaz | Actor | Jaggu | 58 Average |
1989 | Bhrashtachar | Actor | Abdul Sattar | 58 Average |
1989 | Kodi Parakuthu | Actor | Erode Shivagiri / Dada | 58 Average |
1989 | Mappillai | Actor | Arumugam | 59 Average |
1989 | Raja Chinna Roja | Actor | Raja, a youth who wants to become an actor. | 59 Average |
1989 | Siva | Actor | Siva (Tiger) | N/A N/A |
1989 | Zulm Ki Zanjeer | Actor | Raghu | N/A N/A |
1989 | Gair Kanooni | Actor | Azam Khan | 58 Average |
1989 | Rajathi Raja | Actor | Raja/Chinnarasu | 59 Average |
1988 | Bloodstone | Actor | Shyam Sabu (as Rajni Kanth) | 58 Average |
1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Actor | Balu(lecturer) and Shankar | 59 Average |
1988 | Guru Sishyan | Actor | Raja aka Guru | 59 Average |
1988 | Tamacha | Actor | Vicky | 58 Average |
1987 | Uttar Dakshin | Actor | Shankar | 59 Average |
1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Actor | Cameo | 59 Average |
1987 | Oorkavalan | Actor | Kangeyan | 59 Average |
1987 | Manithan | Actor | 59 Average |
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1987 | Velaikkaran | Actor | Ragupathy | 59 Average |
1987 | Daku Hasina | Actor | 59 Average |
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1986 | Maaveeran | Actor | 59 Average |
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1986 | Dosti Dhushmani | Actor | Inspector Ranjith | 59 Average |
1986 | Asli Naqli | Actor | Birju Ustad | 59 Average |
1986 | Kodai Mazhai | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1986 | Bhagwaan Dada | Actor | Bhagwaan Dada | 58 Average |
1986 | Viduthalai | Actor | Raja | 59 Average |
1986 | Jeevana Poratam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | Actor | 59 Average |
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1986 | Mr. Bharath | Actor | Bharat | 59 Average |
1985 | Padikkadavan | Actor | Rajendran | 59 Average |
1985 | Bewafai | Actor | Ranveer | N/A N/A |
1985 | Yaar? | Actor | 59 Average |
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1985 | Geraftaar | Actor | Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance) | 59 Average |
1985 | Wafadaar | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Actor | Raghavendra Swami | 59 Average |
1985 | Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal | Actor | 59 Average |
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1985 | Mahaguru | Actor | Mahaguru/Vijay | N/A N/A |
1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Actor | Professor Vijay / Robinhood | 59 Average |
1985 | Chithirame Chithirame | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1985 | Nyayam Meere Cheppali | Actor | 59 Average |
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1985 | Ek Saudagar | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1984 | John Jani Janardhan | Actor | 59 Average |
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1984 | Nallavanukku Nallavan | Actor | 59 Average |
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1984 | Gangvaa | Actor | Chameli | 59 Average |
1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Actor | 59 Average |
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1984 | Insaaf Kaun Karega | Actor | Vikram Singh | 59 Average |
1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | Actor | 59 Average |
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1984 | Ethe Naasaval | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Actor | Balu | 59 Average |
1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Actor | Viswanath | 58 Average |
1984 | Meri Adalat | Actor | Inspector Ashok | 59 Average |
1983 | Thanga Magan | Actor | Arun | 59 Average |
1983 | Adutha Varisu | Actor | Kannan | 59 Average |
1983 | Jeet Hamaari | Actor | Raju | N/A N/A |
1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan | Actor | 58 Average |
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1983 | Thai Veedu | Actor | 59 Average |
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1983 | Andhaa Kaanoon | Actor | Vijay Kumar Singh | 59 Average |
1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | Actor | 59 Average |
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1983 | Paayum Puli | Actor | Paayum Puli | 59 Average |
1983 | Uruvangal Maralam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1983 | Sashti Viratham | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1982 | Agni Sakshi | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Actor | 59 Average |
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1982 | Moondru Mugam | Actor | 59 Average |
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1982 | Puthu Kavithai | Actor | Anand | 59 Average |
1982 | Ranga | Actor | 59 Average |
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1982 | Thanikattu Raja | Actor | 59 Average |
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1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Actor | 59 Average |
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1981 | Ranuva Veeran | Actor | 59 Average |
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1981 | Netrikan | Actor | Chakravarthy/Santhosh | 59 Average |
1981 | Garjanai | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1981 | Thillu Mullu | Actor | Chandran / Indiran | 59 Average |
1981 | Kazhugu | Actor | Rajasekar | 59 Average |
1981 | Thee | Actor | 59 Average |
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1980 | Murattu Kaalai | Actor | 59 Average |
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1980 | Saranam Ayyappa | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1980 | Polladhavan | Actor | Manohar | 59 Average |
1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi | Actor | Raja | N/A N/A |
1980 | Naan Potta Saval | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1980 | Johnny | Actor | Johnny / Vidhyasagar | 58 Average |
1980 | Kaali | Actor | Kaali | 58 Average |
1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | Actor | 59 Average |
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1980 | Ram Robert Rahim | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1980 | Natchathiram | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1980 | Billa | Actor | Billa / Rajappa | 59 Average |
1979 | Annai Oru Alayam | Actor | 58 Average |
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1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Actor | Santhanam | 59 Average |
1979 | Tiger | Actor | Rashid | N/A N/A |
1979 | Naan Vazhavaippen | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1979 | Dharma Yuddam | Actor | Vijay | 59 Average |
1979 | Thaayillamal Naanillai | Actor | 'Pichuva' Pakkiri | 59 Average |
1979 | Ninaithaale Inikkum | Actor | Deepak | 59 Average |
1979 | Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | Actor | Kamaruddin | 59 Average |
1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1979 | Kuppathu Raja | Actor | Jakku (Jai Kumar) | 59 Average |
1978 | Priya | Actor | Ganesh | 59 Average |
1978 | Justice Gopinath | Actor | Ravi | N/A N/A |
1978 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | Actor | 59 Average |
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1978 | Aval Appadithan | Actor | Thyagu | 59 Average |
1978 | Thappu Thalangal | Actor | Devu | 58 Average |
1978 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam | Actor | 59 Average |
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1978 | Iraivan Kodutha Varam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1978 | Paavathin Sambalam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1978 | Mullum Malarum | Actor | Kaali | 59 Average |
1978 | Vayasu Pilichindi | Actor | Murali | N/A N/A |
1978 | Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye | Actor | Joe | N/A N/A |
1978 | Sadhurangam | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1978 | Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu | Actor | 59 Average |
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1978 | Bairavi | Actor | 59 Average |
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1978 | Mangudi Minor | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1978 | Maathu Tappada Maga | Actor | Chandru | N/A N/A |
1978 | Aayiram Jenmangal | Actor | 59 Average |
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1978 | Annadammula Savaal | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1978 | Kiladi Kittu | Actor | Inspector Srikanth | N/A N/A |
1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Galaate Samsaara | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Aame Katha | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Tholireyi Gadichindi | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Aaru Pushpangal | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Gaayathri | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Aadu Puli Attam | Actor | 59 Average |
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1977 | Sahodarara Savaal | Actor | Somashekar | 58 Average |
1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Actor | Parattai | 59 Average |
1977 | Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri | Actor | 59 Average |
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1977 | Ondu Premada Kathe | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Chilakamma Cheppindi | Actor | Ravi | N/A N/A |
1977 | Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Kavikkuyil | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1977 | Avargal | Actor | Ramanathan | 59 Average |
1976 | Baalu Jenu | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1976 | Moondru Mudichu | Actor | Prasath | 59 Average |
1976 | Anthuleni Katha | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1976 | Katha Sangama | Actor | Kondaji | N/A N/A |
1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Actor | Pandiyan | 59 Average |
Thalaivar 172 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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Thalaivar 174 | Actor | N/A N/A |
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Jailer 2: HUKUM | Actor | Muthuvel "Tiger" Pandian | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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2002 | Baba | Writing | Story | 59 Average |
2002 | Baba | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
1993 | Valli | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
Production |
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2002 | Baba | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1993 | Valli | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
Sound |
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2023 | Jailer | Sound | Playback Singer | 60 Fair |
2021 | Annaatthe | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
2016 | Kabali | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Sound | Playback Singer | 58 Average |
1992 | Mannan | Sound | Playback Singer | 59 Average |
Crew |
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2023 | Jigarthanda DoubleX | Crew | Thanks | 59 Average |
2013 | Chennai Express | Crew | Thanks | 61 Fair |