Rajinikanth
Known for
Rajinikanth is an Indian actor born on December 12, 1950, in Bangalore, Karnataka. He became one of the most prominent stars of Tamil cinema starting in the 1970s. His major films include Baasha (1995), Sivaji: The Boss (2007), and Enthiran (2010). Rajinikanth is known for his distinctive screen persona and mass following across South India. He remains one of the highest-profile actors in the history of Indian cinema.
Rajinikanth
122 Movies
Rajinikanth is an Indian actor born on December 12, 1950, in Bangalore, Karnataka. He became one of the most prominent stars of Tamil cinema starting in the 1970s. His major films include Baasha (1995), Sivaji: The Boss (2007), and Enthiran (2010). Rajinikanth is known for his distinctive screen persona and mass following across South India. He remains one of the highest-profile actors in the history of Indian cinema.
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Plays Kumar
Mangudi Minor
1978
Plays Ravi
Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977
Plays Santhanam
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
1979
Plays Parattai
16 Vayathinile
1977
Plays Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Jailer 2
2026
Plays Ramanathan
Avargal
1977
Plays Vasu
Baalu Jenu
1976
Plays Vijay
Dharma Yuddam
1979
Plays Devaraj 'Deva'
Coolie
2025
Plays Ragupathy
Velaikkaran
1987
Plays Rajnikanth
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978
Plays Erode Shivagiri / Dada
Kodi Parakuthu
1989
Plays Kondaji
Katha Sangama
1976
Plays Raja
Viduthalai
1986
Plays Anand
Puthu Kavithai
1982
Plays Viswanath
Naan Mahaan Alla
1984
Plays Veeraiyan
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977
Plays 'Pichuva' Pakkiri
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
Plays Raja
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
Plays Rajshekhar 'Raja'
Thee
1981
Plays Paparayudu
Pedarayudu
1995
Plays Sampath
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
1977
Plays Professor Vijay / Robinhood
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985
Plays Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
Arunachalam
1997
Plays Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Enthiran
2010
Plays Ravi
Justice Gopinath
1978
Plays Devu
Thappu Thalangal
1978
Writer
Plays Veeraiyan
Valli
1993
Writer
Plays Baba / Mahavatar Babaji
Baba
2002
Plays Raja aka Guru
Guru Sishyan
1988
Plays Pandiyan
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
Plays Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Jailer
2023
Plays Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988
Plays Muthu
Panakkaran
1990
Plays Thyagu
Aval Appadithan
1978
Plays Dharmadurai
Dharma Durai
1991
Plays Kamaruddin
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
Plays Bharat
Mr. Bharath
1986
Plays Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
2.0
2018
Plays Ravi
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985
Plays Siva (Tiger)
Siva
1989
Plays Rajasekar
Kazhugu
1981
Plays Muthuveerappan
Veera
1994
Plays Prasath
Moondru Mudichu
1976
Plays Birju Ustad
Asli Naqli
1986
Plays 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
Kabali
2016
Plays Sivaji Arumugam
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
Plays Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
Chandramukhi
2005
Plays Mookaiyah
Bairavi
1978
Plays Arumugam
Mappillai
1989
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Vettaiyan
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Jailer 2
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
2026
Film
Coolie
Devaraj 'Deva'
2025
Film
Vettaiyan
SP V. Athiyan IPS
2024
Film
Lal Salaam
Moideen Bhai
2024
Film
Jailer
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
2023
Film
Annaatthe
'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan
2021
Film
Darbar
Aadithya Arunachalam IPS
2020
Film
Petta
Petta 'Kaali' Velan
2019
Film
2.0
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rajinikanth and where are they from?
Rajinikanth is 75 years old, born on December 12, 1950 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
What are the most famous roles of Rajinikanth?
Rajinikanth is best known for roles in Ra.One, Enthiran, 2.0.
How many movies has Rajinikanth been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Rajinikanth has appeared in 121 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Rajinikanth's first movie?
The career of Rajinikanth began with Apoorva Raagangal (1975).
What is Rajinikanth's most recent movie or series?
Rajinikanth's most recent release is Coolie, which premiered on August 13, 2025.
Does Rajinikanth have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rajinikanth's upcoming work includes: Jailer 2 (2026).
Rajinikanth
1950-12-12 · Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, 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.