Rajinikanth is a popular Indian actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema.
Full name: Shivaji Rao Gaekwad
Born: December 12, 1950, in Bangalore, Mysore State (now Karnataka),
India.
Other names: Rajini, Thalaiva, Superstar.
College: M.G.R. Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, India,
Asia
School: Acharya Paathshala in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, and
Vivekananda Balaka Sangha
Degree: Diploma in Acting
Parents: Ramoji Rao Gaekwad (father, worked as a police constable)
and Jijabai (mother, homemaker)
Grandparents name: not available
Spouse name: Latha Rajinikanth (m. 1981–present)
Children:
Aishwarya
and Soundarya (two daughters)
Son in law:
Dhanush, Vishagan Vanangamudi (two son-in-law)
Siblings: Satyanarayana Rao and Nageshwara Rao (elder brothers) and
Aswath Balubhai (elder sister).
Boyfriend name: not available
Girlfriend names: "Silk Smitha" (actress, rumoured)
Singer: Yes, he has sung a few songs in some of his films, such as
Adisaya Piravi, Mannan, Thalapathi, and Kochadaiiyaan.
More talent: He is also a producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist.
Company: Not available
Company name: not available
Movies: He has appeared in 170 films, predominantly in Tamil cinema
and also in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali.
- (1975) Apoorva Raagangal
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(1976) Katha Sangama, Anthuleni Katha, Moondru Mudichu, Avargal,
Kavikuyil, Raghupati Raghava Rajaram, and Chilakamma Cheppindi
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(1977) Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri, Pathinaru Vayathinile, Sahodarara Saval,
Aadu Puli Attam, Gaayathri, 16 Vayathinile, Aaru Pushpangal, Galate
Samsara, Kumkuma Rakshe, Ondu Premada Kathe, Shankar Salim Simon,
Tholireyi Gadichindi, and Vayasu Pilichindi
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(1978) Bairavi, Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu, Justice Gopinath, Mangudi
Minor, Mullum Malarum, Aval Appadithan, Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye, Iraivan
Kodutha Varam, Priya, Sadhurangam, Thappu Thalangal, Thai Meethu Sathiyam,
Thappida Thala, Annadammula Savaal, Andamaina Anubhavam, En Kelvikku Enna
Bathil, Kiladi Kittu, Aayiram Jenmangal, Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum,
Ninaithale Inikkum, Thaayillamal Naan Illai
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(1979) Dharma Yuddham, Naan Vazhavaippen, Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai,
Tiger, Amma Evarikkaina Amma, Andamaina Anubhavam, Kuppathu Raja, Billa,
Natchathiram, and Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum
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(1980) Anbukku Naan Adimai, Kaali, Mayadari Krishnudu, Murattu Kaalai,
Naan Potta Savaal, Polladhavan, Ram Robert Rahim, Thee, Johnny, Ellam Un
Kairasi, Anbulla Rajinikanth, and Kaali
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(1981) Garjanai, Kazhugu, Netrikkann, Pokkiri Raja, Ranuva Veeran, Thillu
Mullu, Andha Kanoon, Thudikkum Karangal, and Enkeyo Ketta Kural
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(1982) Ranga, Thanikattu Raja, Moondru Mugam, Puthukavithai, Engeyo Ketta
Kural, Paayum Puli, Raanuva Veeran, and Pokkiri Raja
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(1983) Adutha Varisu, Sivappu Sooriyan, Thanga Magan, Thudikkum Karangal,
Andha Kanoon, Jeet Hamaari, Meri Adaalat, and Thyagi
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(1984) Gangvaa, Kai Kodukkum Kai, Nallavanukku Nallavan, Thambikku Entha
Ooru, John Jani Janardhan, Naan Mahaan Alla, Idhey Naa Savaal
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(1985) Mahaguru, Naan Sigappu Manithan, Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal,
Wafadaar, Sri Raghavendra, Padikkadavan, and Meera
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(1986) Asli Naqli, Bhagwaan Dada, Jeevana Poratam, Maaveeran, Mr. Bharath,
Naan Adimai Illai, and Viduthalai
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(1987) Uttar Dakshin, Manithan, Oorkavalan, and Velaikaran
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(1988) Bloodstone, Dharmathin Thalaivan, Guru Sishyan, Tamacha, and Kodi
Parakuthu
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1989 Gair Kanooni, Mappillai, Rajadhi Raja, Siva, ChaalBaaz, and Raja
Chinna Roja
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1990 Panakkaran, Periya Idathu Pillai, Athisaya Piravi, and Dharma Durai
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1991 Farishtay, Hum, Khoon Ka Karz, Nattukku Oru Nallavan, Phool Bane
Angaray, Thalapathi
- 1992 Annamalai, Mannan, Pandiyan, and Tyagi
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(1993) Ejamaan, Insaniyat Ke Devta, Uzhaippali, and Valli
- (1994) Veera
- (1995) Baasha, Muthu, Aatank Hi Aatank, and Pedarayudu
- (1996) Muthu Kaalai
- (1997) Arunachalam
- (1999) Padayappa
- (2002) Baba
- (2005) Chandramukhi
- (2007) Sivaji
- (2008) Kuselan
- (2010) Enthiran
- (2014) Kochadaiiyaan, Lingaa
- (2016) Kabali
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(2018) Kaala, Enthiran 2.0 / Part 2 (2018) as Kutti/Chitt
- (2019) Petta
- (2020) Darbar
- (2021) Annaatthe
- (2023) Jailer
- (2024) Lal Salaam
- (2024) Vettaiyan
- (2025) Cooli
- (2024 or 2025) Thalaivar 171
Top movies: Some of his critically acclaimed and commercially
successful movies are Mullum Malarum, Billa, Thillu Mullu, Moondru Mugam,
Thalapathi, Baasha, Muthu, Padayappa, Sivaji, Enthiran, Kabali, 2.0, Petta,
Annaatthe, Jailer, etc.
Sports: He is a fan of cricket and has supported the Indian team on
various occasions.
Awards: He has won many awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
(2019), Padma Vibhushan (2016), NTR National Award (2016), Padma Bhushan
(2000), Kalaimamani (1984), and six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
TV show: He has not acted in any TV show, but he has hosted a show
called Into the Wild with Bear Grylls in 2020.
Model: He has not done any modelling, but he has endorsed some
brands such as Malabar Gold, Nippo Batteries, and Tata Sky.
Shows: He has performed in some stage shows, such as the Netru,
Indru, Naalai concert in 1981 and the Rajini Rasigan Express in 2005.
Upcoming movies: Lal Salaam 09/02/2024 theatre Release coming,
Vattaiyan (2024), and Thalavar 171 (2024 or 2025)
Upcoming TV shows: He has not announced any upcoming TV shows as of
now.
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