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
all 188
Movies 188
self 9
Moideen Bhai
Lal Salaam (2024)
Movie
Thanks
Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)
Movie
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian / Playback Singer
Jailer (2023)
Movie
Kaalaiyan
Annaatthe (2021)
Movie
10
Family - A Made at Home Short Film (2020)
Movie
Aadithya Arunachalam
Darbar (2020)
Movie
Petta Velan / Kaali
Petta (2019)
Movie
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
2.0 (2018)
Movie
2
Karikaalan
Kaala (2018)
Movie
Self (voice)
Cinema Veeran (2017)
Movie
Kabali
Kabali (2016)
Movie
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
Lingaa (2014)
Movie
9
Kochadaiiyaan / Rana / Sena
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
Movie
Thanks
Chennai Express (2013)
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1
Chitti / Himself
Ra.One (2011)
Movie
3
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Enthiran (2010)
Movie
Self
Endhiran Making of Robot (2010)
Movie
Ashok Kumar
Kathanayakudu (2008)
Movie
Ashok Kumar
Kuselan (2008)
Movie
Sivaji Arumugam
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
Movie
Dr.Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
Chandramukhi (2005)
Movie
Baba
Baba (2002)
Movie
Ghajraj Thakur
Bulandi (2000)
Movie
Padaiyappa
Padayappa (1999)
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Actor
Bhagya Debata (1997)
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Arunachalam
Arunachalam (1997)
Movie
Muthu
Muthu (1995)
Movie
Munna
Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)
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9
Paparayudu
Pedarayudu (1995)
Movie
Baasha / Manickam
Baasha (1995)
Movie
Muthuveerappan "Veera"
Veera (1994)
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Actor
Valli (1993)
Movie
Thamizharasan / Thamizhazhagan
Uzhaippali (1993)
Movie
Vanavarayan
Yejaman (1993)
Movie
Anwar
Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993)
Movie
Pandiyan
Pandiyan (1992)
Movie
Annamalai
Annamalai (1992)
Movie
Shankar G. 'Dadhu' Dayal
Tyagi (1992)
Movie
Krishna
Mannan (1992)
Movie
Surya
Thalapathi (1991)
Movie
Inspector Subhash
Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)
Movie
Inspector Ranjeet Singh
Phool Bane Angaray (1991)
Movie
Kishan
Khoon Ka Karz (1991)
Movie
Police Inspector Arjun Ramojirao Shivajirao Gaikwad Jadish Mulk Tange
Farishtay (1991)
Movie
Kumar
Hum (1991)
Movie
Dharma Durai
Dharma Durai (1991)
Movie
Kalicharan / Balwant 'Balu' / Inspector Maha
Athisaya Piravi (1990)
Movie
Self
Periya Idathu Pillai (1990)
Movie
Muthu
Panakkaran (1990)
Movie
Jaggu
Chaalbaaz (1989)
Movie
Abdul Sattar
Bhrashtachar (1989)
Movie
Erode Shivagiri / Dada
Kodi Parakuthu (1989)
Movie
Arumugam
Mappillai (1989)
Movie
Raja
Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
Movie
Actor
Siva (1989)
Movie
Raghu
Zulm Ki Zanjeer (1989)
Movie
Azam Khan / Akbar Khan
Gair Kanooni (1989)
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Actor
Rajathi Raja (1989)
Movie
Shyam Sabu
Bloodstone (1988)
Movie
Actor
Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
Movie
Raja aka Guru
Guru Sishyan (1988)
Movie
Vikram Pratap Singh 'Vicky'
Tamacha (1988)
Movie
Shankaran KK Verma
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
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Self
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
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Actor
Oorkavalan (1987)
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Actor
Manithan (1987)
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Actor
Velaikkaran (1987)
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Mangal Singh
Daku Hasina (1987)
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Actor
Maaveeran (1986)
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Inspector Ranjith
Dosti Dhushmani (1986)
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Birju Ustad
Asli Naqli (1986)
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Self
Kodai Mazhai (1986)
Movie
Bhagwaan Dada
Bhagwaan Dada (1986)
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Actor
Viduthalai (1986)
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Actor
Jeevana Poratam (1986)
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Actor
Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
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Bharat (Gopinath's & Shanti's Son)
Mr. Bharath (1986)
Movie
Rajendran
Padikkadavan (1985)
Movie
Self
Yaar? (1985)
Movie
Ranvir
Bewafai (1985)
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Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
Geraftaar (1985)
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Ranga
Wafadaar (1985)
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Shri Raghavendra
Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
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Ravi
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)
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Vijay (Maha Guru)
Mahaguru (1985)
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Professor Vijay
Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
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Chithirame Chithirame (1985)
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Atmaram (Guest Role)
Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985)
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Krishna
Ek Saudagar (1985)
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Janardhan B. Gupta / Inspector John A. Mendez / Jani
John Jani Janardhan (1984)
Movie
Manickam
Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
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Gangvaa (Gangadin)
Gangvaa (1984)
Movie
Actor
Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
Movie
Police Inspector Vikram Singh
Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)
Movie
Kaalimuthu
Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
Movie
Ethe Naasaval (1984)
Movie
Balu
Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
Movie
Vishwanath
Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)
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Inspector Ashok
Meri Adalat (1984)
Movie
Arun
Thanga Magan (1983)
Movie
Kannan
Adutha Varisu (1983)
Movie
Raju
Jeet Hamaari (1983)
Movie
Vijay
Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)
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Actor
Thai Veedu (1983)
Movie
Vijay Kumar Singh
Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)
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Thudikkum Karangal (1983)
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Bharani
Paayum Puli (1983)
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God (Guest Appearance)
Uruvangal Maralam (1983)
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Sashti Viratham (1983)
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Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982)
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Self
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Movie
Kumaran
Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
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Alex Pandiyan / Arun / John
Moondru Mugam (1982)
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Anand
Puthu Kavithai (1982)
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Ranga (1982)
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Soori
Thanikattu Raja (1982)
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Ramesh / Raja
Pokkiri Raja (1982)
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Raghu
Ranuva Veeran (1981)
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Chakravarthy / Santhosh
Netrikan (1981)
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Dr. Vijay
Garjanai (1981)
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Chandran / Indiran
Thillu Mullu (1981)
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Rajasekar
Kazhugu (1981)
Movie
Rajshekhar 'Raja'
Thee (1981)
Movie
Kaalaiyan
Murattu Kaalai (1980)
Movie
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Movie
Manohar
Polladhavan (1980)
Movie
Raja
Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)
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Ramu
Naan Potta Saval (1980)
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Johnny / Vidyasagar
Johnny (1980)
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Kaali
Kaali (1980)
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Gopinath (Tamil) / Krishna (Telugu)
Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
Movie
Ram
Ram Robert Rahim (1980)
Movie
Natchathiram (1980)
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Billa / Rajappa
Billa (1980)
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Actor
Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
Movie
Santhanam
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)
Movie
Rashid
Tiger (1979)
Movie
Michael D'souza
Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
Movie
Vijay
Dharma Yuddam (1979)
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Pichuva pakkiri (Cameo Role)
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
Movie
Kamaruddin
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
Movie
Deepak
Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)
Movie
Iddaru Asadhyule (1979)
Movie
Jakku
Kuppathu Raja (1979)
Movie
Ganesh
Priya (1978)
Movie
Ravi
Justice Gopinath (1978)
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Saravana / Solomon
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)
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Thyagu
Aval Appadithan (1978)
Movie
Devu
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
Movie
Babu
Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)
Movie
Rajinikanth
Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978)
Movie
Self (Guest Appearance)
Paavathin Sambalam (1978)
Movie
Kaali
Mullum Malarum (1978)
Movie
Murali
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
Movie
Joe
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye (1978)
Movie
Actor
Sadhurangam (1978)
Movie
Murali
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
Movie
Mookaiya
Bairavi (1978)
Movie
Kumar
Mangudi Minor (1978)
Movie
Chandru
Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)
Movie
Actor
Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
Movie
Actor
Annadammula Savaal (1978)
Movie
Inspector Srikanth
Kiladi Kittu (1978)
Movie
Simon
Shankar Salim Simon (1978)
Movie
Balu
Galaate Samsaara (1977)
Movie
Guest Appearance
Aame Katha (1977)
Movie
Actor
Tholireyi Gadichindi (1977)
Movie
Ravi
Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
Movie
Actor
Kumkuma Rakshe (1977)
Movie
Rajarathnam
Gaayathri (1977)
Movie
Rajini
Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
Movie
Parattayan
16 Vayathinile (1977)
Movie
Somashekhar
Sahodarara Savaal (1977)
Movie
Sampath
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
Movie
Ondu Premada Kathe (1977)
Movie
Ravi
Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)
Movie
Actor
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (1977)
Movie
Murugan
Kavikkuyil (1977)
Movie
Ramanathan
Avargal (1977)
Movie
Baalu Jenu (1976)
Movie
Prasath
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
Movie
Murthy
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
Movie
Kondaji
Katha Sangama (1976)
Movie
Pandiyan
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Movie
Vacation
Movie
Gangster
Thalaivar 171
Movie
Vettaiyan
Movie
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Jailer 2
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.24
Based on 391 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1950-12-12 (73 years old)
Birth NameShivaji Rao Gaekwad
Birth PlaceBangalore, India
ReligionHinduism
Height
SpouseLatha Rajinikanth
ChildrenSoundarya Rajinikanth, Aishwarya R. Dhanush
FatherRamoji Rao Gaekwad
MotherJijabai Shahaji Bhosale
SiblingsSathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad, Nageshwar Rao Gaikwad, Aswath Balubhai
CitizenshipsIndia
ResidencesChennai, 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
AwardsPadma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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