Actor
Rajinikanth
- Born: 12 December 1950, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Estimated net worth: $50 million
Rajinikanth is a renowned Indian actor known for his work primarily in Tamil cinema. He gained fame with iconic films such as 'Baasha', 'Sivaji', and 'Enthiran'. His unique dialogue delivery and charismatic screen presence have earned him a massive fanbase…
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About Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth is a renowned Indian actor known for his work primarily in Tamil cinema. He gained fame with iconic films such as 'Baasha', 'Sivaji', and 'Enthiran'. His unique dialogue delivery and charismatic screen presence have earned him a massive fanbase. He is often referred to as 'Thalaivar' and is celebrated for his larger-than-life roles and style.
- Born
- 12 December 1950, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Latha Rajinikanth (1981-present)
- Children
- 3 (Aishwarya, Soundarya, and Shivaji)
- Parents
- Ramasamy Gaekwad, Savitri
- Estimated net worth
- $50 million
Fun facts about Rajinikanth
- Rajinikanth started his career as a bus conductor before entering the film industry.
- He is known for his philanthropic efforts, including supporting various causes and charities.
Famous Rajinikanth quotes
“Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna madhiri.”
“I am not a hero, I am a star.”
“En vazhkaiyil enna irundhaalum, en vazhkkaiyil enna irundhaalum.”
Rajinikanth filmography
Cast (190)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jailer 2 Movie | Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian | |
| 2026 | Jailer 2- Super Show TV | Self | |
| 2025 | Coolie Movie | Devaraj 'Deva' | 6.1 |
| 2024 | Vettaiyan Movie | SP V. Athiyan IPS | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam Movie | Moideen Bhai | 2.3 |
| 2023 | Jailer Movie | Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Annaatthe Movie | 'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan | 4.7 |
| 2020 | Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar TV | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth TV | Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Darbar Movie | Aadithya Arunachalam IPS | 5.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petta Movie | Petta 'Kaali' Velan | 7.2 |
| 2018 | 2.0 Movie | Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti | 5.9 |
| 2018 | Kaala Movie | Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala' | 6.4 |
| 2017 | Cinema Veeran Movie | Self (voice) | |
| 2016 | Kabali Movie | 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran | 6.0 |
| 2014 | Lingaa Movie | 'Lingaa' K. Lingeswaran / Raja Lingeswaran | 5.0 |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan Movie | Kochadaiiyaan / Ranadheeran / Senadheeran | 5.4 |
| 2011 | Ra.One Movie | Chitti / Self | 5.8 |
| 2010 | Enthiran Movie | Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Endhiran Making of Robot Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu Movie | Ashok Kumar | |
| 2008 | Kuselan Movie | Ashok Kumar | 5.2 |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss Movie | Sivaji Arumugam | 7.1 |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi Movie | Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja | 6.8 |
| 2002 | Baba Movie | Baba / Mahavatar Babaji | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Bulandi Movie | Ghajraj Thakur | 5.6 |
| 1999 | Padayappa Movie | Padayappa | 7.4 |
| 1997 | Bhagya Debata Movie | Singer (Guest appearence) | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Arunachalam Movie | Arunachalam / Vedhachalam | 7.3 |
| 1995 | Muthu Movie | Muthu / Muthu's father | 6.8 |
| 1995 | Aatank Hi Aatank Movie | Munna | 5.1 |
| 1995 | Pedarayudu Movie | Paparayudu | 7.4 |
| 1995 | Baasha Movie | Manikkam / Manik Baashha | 7.6 |
| 1994 | Veera Movie | Muthuveerappan | 6.3 |
| 1993 | Valli Movie | Veeraiyan | 4.8 |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali Movie | Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan | 6.4 |
| 1993 | Yejaman Movie | Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan | 7.2 |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta Movie | Anwar | 7.7 |
| 1992 | Pandiyan Movie | Pandiyan | 5.6 |
| 1992 | Annamalai Movie | Annamalai | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Tyagi Movie | Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal | 5.0 |
| 1992 | Mannan Movie | Krishnan | 7.2 |
| 1991 | Thalapathi Movie | Surya | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti Movie | Inspector Subhash (Tamil & Hindi Version) | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray Movie | Inspector Ranjeet Singh | 6.8 |
| 1991 | Khoon Ka Karz Movie | Kishan | 5.5 |
| 1991 | Farishtay Movie | Arjun Ramojirao | 5.5 |
| 1991 | Hum Movie | Kumar Malhotra | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Dharma Durai Movie | Dharmadurai | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi Movie | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1990 | Periya Idathu Pillai Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 1990 | Panakkaran Movie | Muthu | 5.5 |
| 1989 | Chaalbaaz Movie | Jaggu | 6.1 |
| 1989 | Bhrashtachar Movie | Abdul Sattar | 3.4 |
| 1989 | Kodi Parakuthu Movie | Erode Shivagiri / Dada | 4.5 |
| 1989 | Mappillai Movie | Arumugam | 7.1 |
| 1989 | Raja Chinna Roja Movie | Raja | 6.6 |
| 1989 | Siva Movie | Siva (Tiger) | 5.0 |
| 1989 | Gair Kanooni Movie | Azam Khan | 5.0 |
| 1989 | Rajathi Raja Movie | Raja/Chinnarasu | 6.7 |
| 1988 | Bloodstone Movie | Shyam Sabu | 4.4 |
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan Movie | Balu(lecturer) and Shankar | 6.9 |
| 1988 | Guru Sishyan Movie | Raja aka Guru | 7.6 |
| 1988 | Dreams of Hind and Camilia Movie | (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 1988 | Tamacha Movie | Vicky | 5.0 |
| 1987 | Uttar Dakshin Movie | Shankar | 6.5 |
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum Movie | Cameo | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Oorkavalan Movie | Kangeyan | 5.2 |
| 1987 | Insaaf Kaun Karega Movie | Vikram Singh | 8.4 |
| 1987 | Manithan Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1987 | Velaikkaran Movie | Ragupathy | 6.4 |
| 1987 | Daku Hasina Movie | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 1986 | Maaveeran Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Dosti Dhushmani Movie | Inspector Ranjith | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Asli Naqli Movie | Birju Ustad | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Kodai Mazhai Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Bhagwaan Dada Movie | Bhagwaan Dada | 3.5 |
| 1986 | Viduthalai Movie | Raja | 5.8 |
| 1986 | Jeevana Poratam Movie | Ravi | 4.0 |
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai Movie | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath Movie | Bharat | 7.1 |
| 1985 | Padikkadavan Movie | Rajendran | 6.8 |
| 1985 | Yaar? Movie | Unknown character | 4.5 |
| 1985 | Bewafai Movie | Ranveer | 5.5 |
| 1985 | Geraftaar Movie | Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance) | 6.3 |
| 1985 | Wafadaar Movie | Ranga | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar Movie | Raghavendra Swami | 6.7 |
| 1985 | Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... Movie | Ravi | 6.0 |
| 1985 | Mahaguru Movie | Vijay / Mahaguru | 6.5 |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan Movie | Professor Vijay / Robinhood | 6.4 |
| 1985 | Chithirame Chithirame Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1985 | Nyayam Meere Cheppali Movie | Atmaram | 5.0 |
| 1984 | John Jani Janardhan Movie | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1984 | Nallavanukku Nallavan Movie | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1984 | Gangvaa Movie | Chameli | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth Movie | Unknown character | 5.2 |
| 1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai Movie | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru Movie | Balu | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla Movie | Viswanath | 5.5 |
| 1984 | Meri Adalat Movie | Inspector Ashok | 6.0 |
| 1983 | Thanga Magan Movie | Arun | 5.8 |
| 1983 | Adutha Varisu Movie | Kannan | 5.5 |
| 1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan Movie | Unknown character | 4.5 |
| 1983 | Thai Veedu Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1983 | Andhaa Kaanoon Movie | Vijay Kumar Singh | 7.2 |
| 1983 | Thudikkum Karangal Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1983 | Paayum Puli Movie | Paayum Puli | 6.0 |
| 1983 | Uruvavugal Maralam Movie | God | 5.0 |
| 1983 | Sashti Viratham Movie | Mahout | |
| 1982 | Agni Sakshi Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam Movie | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1982 | Pudhu Kavithai Movie | Anand | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1982 | Ranga Movie | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1982 | Thanikattu Raja Movie | Unknown character | 6.1 |
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja Movie | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1981 | Ranuva Veeran Movie | Raghu | 9.0 |
| 1981 | Netrikan Movie | Chakravarthy/Santhosh | 5.1 |
| 1981 | Garjanai Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu Movie | Chandran / Indiran | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Kazhugu Movie | Rajasekar | 5.8 |
| 1981 | Thee Movie | Rajshekhar 'Raja' | 7.2 |
| 1980 | Murattu Kaalai Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1980 | Saranam Ayyappa Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1980 | Polladhavan Movie | Manohar | 6.2 |
| 1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi Movie | Raja | 5.5 |
| 1980 | Naan Potta Saval Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1980 | Johnny Movie | Johnny / Vidyasagar | 5.5 |
| 1980 | Kaali Movie | Kaali | 5.3 |
| 1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai Movie | Unknown character | 5.7 |
| 1980 | Ram Robert Rahim Movie | Ram | 7.0 |
| 1980 | Natchathiram Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 1980 | Billa Movie | Billa / Rajappa | 7.2 |
| 1979 | Annai Oru Alayam Movie | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai Movie | Santhanam | 7.9 |
| 1979 | Tiger Movie | Rashid | 8.0 |
| 1979 | Naan Vazhavaippen Movie | Michael D' Souza | 9.0 |
| 1979 | Dharma Yuddam Movie | Vijay | 6.3 |
| 1979 | Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum Movie | Kamaruddin | 6.5 |
| 1979 | Thaayillamal Naanillai Movie | 'Pichuva' Pakkiri | 5.7 |
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum Movie | Deepak | 6.2 |
| 1979 | Iddaru Asadhyule Movie | Inspector Bhaskar | |
| 1979 | Kuppathu Raja Movie | Jakku / Jayakumar | 6.7 |
| 1978 | Priya Movie | Ganesh | 5.6 |
| 1978 | Justice Gopinath Movie | Ravi | 4.0 |
| 1978 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1978 | Paavathin Sambalam Movie | Kathiravan | 6.0 |
| 1978 | Aval Appadithan Movie | Thyagu | 8.0 |
| 1978 | Thappu Thalangal Movie | Devu | 4.0 |
| 1978 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam Movie | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1978 | Iraivan Kodutha Varam Movie | Rajnikanth | 7.5 |
| 1978 | Mullum Malarum Movie | Kaali | 8.3 |
| 1978 | Vayasu Pilichindi Movie | Murali | 6.0 |
| 1978 | Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye Movie | Joe | 7.0 |
| 1978 | Sadhurangam Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1978 | Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1978 | Bairavi Movie | Mookaiyah | 6.8 |
| 1978 | Mangudi Minor Movie | Kumar | 4.0 |
| 1978 | Maathu Tappada Maga Movie | Chandru | 6.5 |
| 1978 | Aayiram Jenmangal Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1978 | Kiladi Kittu Movie | Inspector Srikanth | |
| 1978 | Annadammula Savaal Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 1978 | Shankar Salim Simon Movie | Simon | 7.0 |
| 1977 | Galaate Samsaara Movie | Sundar | 4.0 |
| 1977 | Aame Katha Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1977 | Tholireyi Gadichindi Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1977 | Aaru Pushpangal Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe Movie | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 1977 | Gayathri Movie | Rajarathnam | 7.0 |
| 1977 | Aadu Puli Attam Movie | Rajini | 5.7 |
| 1977 | Sahodarara Savaal Movie | Somashekar | 8.0 |
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile Movie | Parattai | 7.5 |
| 1977 | Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri Movie | Sampath | 6.0 |
| 1977 | Ondu Premada Kathe Movie | Chairman of village panchayat | |
| 1977 | Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram Movie | Veeraiyan | 6.0 |
| 1977 | Chilakamma Cheppindi Movie | Ravi | 7.0 |
| 1977 | Kavikkuyil Movie | Murugan | 6.0 |
| 1977 | Avargal Movie | Ramanathan | 6.8 |
| 1976 | Baalu Jenu Movie | Vasu | 5.0 |
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu Movie | Prasath | 6.3 |
| 1976 | Anthuleni Katha Movie | Murthy | 7.7 |
| 1976 | Katha Sangama Movie | Kondaji | 8.0 |
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal Movie | Pandiyan | 7.9 |
| TBA | KHxRK: Reunion Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Dharman Movie | Dharman | |
| TBA | Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Ilaiyaraaja Movie | Self | |
| TBA | Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Jailer 2 Super Show Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (16)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jigarthanda DoubleX Movie | Thanks · Crew | 7.7 |
| 2023 | Jailer Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Annaatthe Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 4.7 |
| 2016 | Kabali Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.0 |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 5.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chennai Express Movie | Thanks · Crew | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Baba Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2002 | Baba Movie | Story · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2002 | Baba Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2002 | Baba Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2000 | Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary Movie | Story · Writing | |
| 1999 | Padayappa Movie | Story Developer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 1993 | Valli Movie | Producer · Production | 4.8 |
| 1993 | Valli Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.8 |
| 1992 | Mannan Movie | Playback Singer · Sound | 7.2 |
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Questions about Rajinikanth
What are Rajinikanth's career highlights?
Rajinikanth's career highlights include blockbuster films like 'Baasha', 'Sivaji', and 'Enthiran', making him a leading figure in Tamil cinema and a cultural icon.
Has Rajinikanth won any awards?
Rajinikanth has received numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
What was Rajinikanth's first film?
Rajinikanth made his film debut in the 1975 Tamil film 'Apoorva Raagangal', which was directed by K. Balachander.
Which films are considered Rajinikanth's most successful?
Some of Rajinikanth's most successful films include 'Enthiran', 'Sivaji', and 'Kabali', all of which performed exceptionally well at the box office.
What is known about Rajinikanth's personal life?
Rajinikanth is married to Latha Rajinikanth and has three daughters. He is known for being private about his family life and often avoids media attention.
What is Rajinikanth's estimated net worth?
Rajinikanth's estimated net worth is around $50 million, stemming from his successful acting career, endorsements, and business ventures.
What are some milestones in Rajinikanth's filmography?
Milestones in Rajinikanth's filmography include his transition from supporting roles to lead roles, establishing him as a superstar and a key player in Indian cinema.
How has Rajinikanth influenced Indian cinema?
Rajinikanth has had a profound influence on Indian cinema through his unique acting style, dialogue delivery, and his ability to connect with audiences across different demographics.