Rajinikanth
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Rajinikanth (born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad; 12 December 1950) is an Indian actor, producer, and screenwriter who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He made his cinematic debut in a supporting antagonistic role in K. Balachander's Tamil drama *Apoorva Raagangal* (1975). Known for his distinctive acting style and dialogue delivery, he has become an established and commercially bankable actor in Indian cinema. After initially portraying villains and anti-heroes, Rajinikanth transitioned to lead roles during the late 1970s and 1980s. His collaborations with director S. P. Muthuraman included *Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri* (1977), *Murattu Kaalai* (1980), and *Nallavanukku Nallavan* (1984). His notable films of the 1990s included Suresh Krisnna's *Annamalai* (1992) and *Baashha* (1995), K. S. Ravikumar's *Muthu* (1995), and *Padayappa* (1999). During the 2000s and 2010s, Rajinikanth appeared in P. Vasu's horror-comedy *Chandramukhi* (2005), Shankar's action film *Sivaji: The Boss* (2007), and the science-fiction films *Enthiran* (2010) and *2.0* (2018). He also starred in Pa. Ranjith's dramas *Kabali* (2016) and *Kaala* (2018), and Karthik Subbaraj's action film *Petta* (2019). He received the Padma Bhushan in 2000, the Padma Vibhushan in 2016, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2021. In 2023, Rajinikanth starred in Nelson Dilipkumar's action film *Jailer*. His 2024 releases included an extended cameo as Moideen Bhai in Aishwarya Rajinikanth's *Lal Salaam* and the lead role in T. J. Gnanavel's action-drama *Vettaiyan*. His subsequent films include Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller *Coolie* (2025) and Nelson Dilip Kumar's sequel *Jailer 2* (2026). Notable Upcoming Films Ashwath Marimuthu's *Dharman* (2027) and Nelson Dilip Kumar's *RKxKH Re-Union*.
Known for
Credits
Jailer 2 (2026)
as Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Jailer (2023)
as Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Coolie (2025)
as Devaraj 'Deva'
Ra.One (2011)
as Chitti / Self
2.0 (2018)
as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Enthiran (2010)
as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Asli Naqli (1986)
as Birju Ustad
Kabali (2016)
as 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
Wafadaar (1985)
as Ranga
Guru Sishyan (1988)
as Raja aka Guru
Pokkiri Raja (1982)
Actor
Mappillai (1989)
as Arumugam
Tamacha (1988)
as Vicky
Kodai Mazhai (1986)
as Self
Kaala (2018)
as Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'
Dharman (2027)
as Dharman
Padayappa (1999)
as Padayappa
KHxRK: Reunion (—)
Actor
Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
as Balu
Petta (2019)
as Petta 'Kaali' Velan
Annaatthe (2021)
as 'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan
Jeevana Poratam (1986)
as Ravi
Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
Actor
Darbar (2020)
as Aadithya Arunachalam IPS
Baba (2002)
as Baba / Mahavatar Babaji
Arunachalam (1997)
as Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
Thalapathi (1991)
as Surya
Chandramukhi (2005)
as Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun (—)
Actor
Thee (1981)
as Rajshekhar 'Raja'
Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)
as Munna
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
as Sivaji Arumugam
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)
as Santhanam
Siva (1989)
as Siva (Tiger)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
as Kamaruddin
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
Actor
Thai Veedu (1983)
Actor
Manithan (1987)
Actor
Kuppathu Raja (1979)
as Jakku / Jayakumar
Mr. Bharath (1986)
as Bharat
Veera (1994)
as Muthuveerappan
Vettaiyan (2024)
as SP V. Athiyan IPS
Mangudi Minor (1978)
as Kumar
Mahaguru (1985)
as Vijay / Mahaguru
Athisaya Piravi (1990)
Actor
Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
as Professor Vijay / Robinhood
Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
Actor
Periya Idathu Pillai (1990)
as Self
Muthu (1995)
as Muthu / Muthu's father
Sahodarara Savaal (1977)
as Somashekar
Bhagya Debata (1997)
as Singer (Guest appearence)
Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
as Michael D' Souza
Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)
as Ravi
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
as Murali
Chithirame Chithirame (1985)
Actor
Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
Actor
Kiladi Kittu (1978)
as Inspector Srikanth
Kodi Parakuthu (1989)
as Erode Shivagiri / Dada
Velaikkaran (1987)
as Ragupathy
Kazhugu (1981)
as Rajasekar
Agni Sakshi (1982)
as Self
Pedarayudu (1995)
as Paparayudu
Ondu Premada Kathe (1977)
as Chairman of village panchayat
Dharma Durai (1991)
as Dharmadurai
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
as Prasath
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
as Pandiyan
Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
as Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
Baasha (1995)
as Manikkam / Manik Baashha
Naan Potta Saval (1980)
Actor
Paavathin Sambalam (1978)
as Kathiravan
Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978)
as Rajnikanth
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (1977)
as Veeraiyan
Cinema Veeran (2017)
as Self (voice)
Tholireyi Gadichindi (1977)
Actor
Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985)
as Atmaram
Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
Actor
Kuselan (2008)
as Ashok Kumar
Baalu Jenu (1976)
as Vasu
Annadammula Savaal (1978)
Actor
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
as Murthy
Panakkaran (1990)
as Muthu
Lingaa (2014)
as 'Lingaa' K. Lingeswaran / Raja Lingeswaran
Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)
as Viswanath
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... (1985)
as Ravi
Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
Actor
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
as Sampath
Valli (1993)
as Veeraiyan
Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
Actor
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)
Actor
Viduthalai (1986)
as Raja
Bairavi (1978)
as Mookaiyah
Avargal (1977)
as Ramanathan
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
as Cameo
Sashti Viratham (1983)
as Mahout
Dharma Yuddam (1979)
as Vijay
Katha Sangama (1976)
as Kondaji
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
as 'Pichuva' Pakkiri
Galaate Samsaara (1977)
as Sundar
Pudhu Kavithai (1982)
as Anand
Kumkuma Rakshe (1977)
Actor
Gayathri (1977)
as Rajarathnam
Iddaru Asadhyule (1979)
as Inspector Bhaskar
Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)
as Raja
Justice Gopinath (1978)
as Ravi
Murattu Kaalai (1980)
Actor
Aval Appadithan (1978)
as Thyagu
16 Vayathinile (1977)
as Parattai
Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)
Actor
Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)
as Chandru
Thanga Magan (1983)
as Arun
Ranuva Veeran (1981)
as Raghu
Hum (1991)
as Kumar Malhotra
Uruvavugal Maralam (1983)
as God
Chaalbaaz (1989)
as Jaggu
Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
Actor
Aame Katha (1977)
Actor
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
as Kochadaiiyaan / Ranadheeran / Senadheeran
Annamalai (1992)
as Annamalai
Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993)
as Anwar
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
as Devu
Mullum Malarum (1978)
as Kaali
Shanti Kranti (1991)
as Inspector Subhash (Tamil & Hindi Version)
Bulandi (2000)
as Ghajraj Thakur
Tiger (1979)
as Rashid
Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
as Raja
Farishtay (1991)
as Arjun Ramojirao
Bloodstone (1988)
as Shyam Sabu
Maaveeran (1986)
Actor
Gangvaa (1984)
as Chameli
Priya (1978)
as Ganesh
Thanikattu Raja (1982)
Actor
Geraftaar (1985)
as Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
Insaaf Kaun Karega (1987)
as Vikram Singh
John Jani Janardhan (1984)
Actor
Ilaiyaraaja (—)
as Self
Kavikkuyil (1977)
as Murugan
Johnny (1980)
as Johnny / Vidyasagar
Dosti Dhushmani (1986)
as Inspector Ranjith
Bhagwaan Dada (1986)
as Bhagwaan Dada
Padikkadavan (1985)
as Rajendran
Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)
as Vijay Kumar Singh
Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
as Raghavendra Swami
Dreams of Hind and Camilia (1988)
as (archive footage)
Meri Adalat (1984)
as Inspector Ashok
Tyagi (1992)
as Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal
Daku Hasina (1987)
Actor
Lal Salaam (2024)
as Moideen Bhai
Endhiran Making of Robot (2010)
as Self
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
as Deepak
Paayum Puli (1983)
as Paayum Puli
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Ashok Kumar
Gair Kanooni (1989)
as Azam Khan
Oorkavalan (1987)
as Kangeyan
Yaar? (1985)
Actor
Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)
Actor
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
as Shankar
Thudikkum Karangal (1983)
Actor
Phool Bane Angaray (1991)
as Inspector Ranjeet Singh
Pandiyan (1992)
as Pandiyan
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Actor
Adutha Varisu (1983)
as Kannan
Bhrashtachar (1989)
as Abdul Sattar
Kaali (1980)
as Kaali
Polladhavan (1980)
as Manohar
Thillu Mullu (1981)
as Chandran / Indiran
Khoon Ka Karz (1991)
as Kishan
Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
Actor
Netrikan (1981)
as Chakravarthy/Santhosh
Yejaman (1993)
as Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye (1978)
as Joe
Billa (1980)
as Billa / Rajappa
Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
as Rajini
Ranga (1982)
Actor
Mannan (1992)
as Krishnan
Uzhaippali (1993)
as Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan
Sadhurangam (1978)
Actor
Garjanai (1981)
Actor
Moondru Mugam (1982)
Actor
Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
Actor
Bewafai (1985)
as Ranveer
Rajathi Raja (1989)
as Raja/Chinnarasu
Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982)
Actor
Ram Robert Rahim (1980)
as Ram
Natchathiram (1980)
Actor
Shankar Salim Simon (1978)
as Simon
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film (—)
Actor