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Born 12 December 1950
Place of Birth Bengaluru
Occupation Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Film Actor, Singer
Father Ramoji Rao Gaekwad
Mother Jijabai Shahaji Bhosale
Spouse Latha Rajinikanth (1981)
Siblings Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad, Nageshwar Rao Gaikwad, Aswath Balubhai
Education Adyar Film Institute, Acharya Pathasala Public School
Years active 1975-present
Children Aishwarya R. Dhanush, Soundarya Rajinikanth

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Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad,
Baashha

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ABOUT Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth, the iconic actor-turned-politician, has a charismatic on-screen persona and mass appeal. Rajinikanth has amassed a massive fan following not only in the Tamil film industry but also across the country. Rajinikanth had a short stint in politics from 2017-2021 with his party Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM). The actor had announced his entry into politics on December 31, 2017 and on July 12, 2021, he dissolved the party. Rajinikanth, whose real name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, was born on December 12, 1950, in Karnataka. He began his acting career in the 1970s and quickly rose to superstardom with his unique style, powerful dialogues, and larger-than-life characters. His films, known for their high-octane action sequences and socially relevant themes, have garnered him a dedicated fan base, often referred to as the "Rajini fandom." Despite his superstar status, he maintains a down-to-earth demeanour and is often admired for his simplicity and accessibility. Rajinikanth's popularity transcends geographical boundaries and has earned him a devoted fan following not only in South India but also in other parts of the country and even internationally. While Rajinikanth's political ambitions may have been put on hold, his influence as a cultural icon and his ability to connect with the masses cannot be denied. His statements and ideologies have often resonated with the common people, who see him as a symbol of hope and change. Rajinikanth's commitment to social causes, including education and healthcare, has further endeared him to the public. Speculation about Rajinikanth entering politics entry started in 1996, when he first spoke against then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa; he would claim later that it was his statement that defeated her in the polls that year. Even before that, he had a strained relationship with Chief Minister and AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran — himself an actor — and Jayalalithaa, who succeeded MGR. His first decisive statement about joining politics, however, came only on December 31, 2017. In March this year, he said he would not contest elections — in his words, he would be a lunatic to have a thirst for power at age 70 if he didn’t have it when he was 45 (in 1996). All these years, his fans awaited his entry in politics and his installation as Chief Minister. It has been a long wait — his core fan base, who were in their 20s and 30s when they first demanded his leadership in the 1990s, are middle-aged now. It is worth mentioning that Rajinikanth's potential entry into politics would have had significant implications, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where film stars have historically played a crucial role in politics. His mass following and the support of his dedicated fan base could have altered the political dynamics in the state.

Rajinikanth FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies	Upcoming Movies
Vettaiyan ( 2024 )	Coolie ( 2025 )
Lal Salaam ( 2024 )	Jailer 2 ( Not Final )
Jailer ( 2023 )
Annaatthe ( 2021 )
Darbar ( 2020 )
Petta ( 2019 )
2.0 ( 2018 )
Kaala ( 2018 )
Kabali ( 2016 )
Lingaa ( 2014 )
Kochadaiiyaan ( 2014 )
Ra.One ( 2011 )
Enthiran ( 2010 )
Kuselan ( 2008 )
Sivaji ( 2007 )
Chandramukhi ( 2005 )
Baba ( 2002 )
Bulandi ( 2000 )
Padaiyappa ( 1999 )
Arunachalam ( 1997 )
Bhagya Debata ( 1995 )
Muthu ( 1995 )
Aatank Hi Aatank ( 1995 )
Peda Rayudu ( 1995 )
Baashha ( 1995 )
Veera ( 1994 )
Uzhaippaali ( 1993 )
Valli ( 1993 )
Ejamaan ( 1993 )
Insaniyat Ke Devta ( 1993 )
Pandian ( 1992 )
Annamalai ( 1992 )
Tyagi ( 1992 )
Mannan ( 1992 )
Phool Bane Angaray ( 1991 )
Dharma Durai ( 1991 )
Thalapathi ( 1991 )
Nattukku Oru Nallavan ( 1991 )
Khoon Ka Karz ( 1991 )
Farishtay ( 1991 )
Hum ( 1991 )
Adisaya Piravi ( 1990 )
Panakkaran ( 1990 )
Mappilai ( 1989 )
Chaalbaaz ( 1989 )
Bhrashtachar ( 1989 )
Raja Chinna Roja ( 1989 )
Siva ( 1989 )
Gair Kaanooni ( 1989 )
Rajathi Raja ( 1989 )
Dharmathin Thalaivan ( 1988 )
Kodiparakkudu ( 1988 )
Bloodstone ( 1988 )
Guru Sishyan ( 1988 )
Tamacha ( 1988 )
Velaikkaaran ( 1987 )
Daku Hasina ( 1987 )
Uttar Dakshin ( 1987 )
Manithan ( 1987 )
Oor Kavalan ( 1987 )
Naan Adimai Illai ( 1986 )
Maaveeran ( 1986 )
Dosti Dushmani ( 1986 )
Asli Naqli ( 1986 )
Bhagwaan Dada ( 1986 )
Viduthalai ( 1986 )
Jeevana Poratam ( 1986 )
Mr. Bharath ( 1986 )
Padikkathavan ( 1985 )
Geraftaar ( 1985 )
Sri Raghavendra ( 1985 )
Wafadaar ( 1985 )
Bewafai ( 1985 )
Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal ( 1985 )
Mahaguru ( 1985 )
Naan Sigappu Manithan ( 1985 )
Nyayam Meere Cheppali ( 1985 )
Insaaf Kaun Karega ( 1984 )
John Jani Janardhan ( 1984 )
Nallavanukku Nallavan ( 1984 )
Gangvaa ( 1984 )
Anbulla Rajanikant ( 1984 )
Idhey Naa Savaal ( 1984 )
Kai Kodukkam Kai ( 1984 )
Thambikku Entha Ooru ( 1984 )
Naan Mahaan Alla ( 1984 )
Meri Adaalat ( 1984 )
Thudikkum Karangal ( 1983 )
Thanga Magan ( 1983 )
Adutha Varisu ( 1983 )
Jeet Hamaari ( 1983 )
Sivappu Sooriyan ( 1983 )
Thayi Veedu ( 1983 )
Andhaa Kaanoon ( 1983 )
Uruvangal Maralam ( 1983 )
Paayum Puli ( 1983 )
Moondru Mugham ( 1982 )
Engeyo Ketta Kural ( 1982 )
Pudhu Kavithai ( 1982 )
Ranga ( 1982 )
Thanikkattu Raja ( 1982 )
Pokkiri Raja ( 1982 )
Ranuva Veeran ( 1981 )
Netri Kann ( 1981 )
Garjanai ( 1981 )
Thillu Mullu ( 1981 )
Kazhugu ( 1981 )
Thee ( 1981 )
Murattu Kaalai ( 1980 )
Polladhavan ( 1980 )
Ellam Un Kairasi ( 1980 )
Kaali ( 1980 )
Johnny ( 1980 )
Naan Potta Savaal ( 1980 )
Maayadhaari Krishnudu ( 1980 )
Anbukku Naan Adimai ( 1980 )
Ram Robert Rahim ( 1980 )
Billa ( 1980 )
Annai Oru Aalayam ( 1979 )
Aarilirindhu Aruvathu Varai ( 1979 )
Tiger ( 1979 )
Naan Vaazha Vaippen ( 1979 )
Dharma Yuddham ( 1979 )
Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum ( 1979 )
Thayillamal Nannilai ( 1979 )
Ninaithale Inikkum ( 1979 )
Kuppathu Raja ( 1979 )
Sadhurangam ( 1978 )
Priya ( 1978 )
Justice Gopinath ( 1978 )
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil ( 1978 )
Thayi Meethu Sathyam ( 1978 )
Aval Appadithaan ( 1978 )
Thappu Thalangal ( 1978 )
Iraivan Kodutha Varam ( 1978 )
Mullum Malarum ( 1978 )
Vayasu Pilichindi ( 1978 )
Vanakathukuria Kathaliye ( 1978 )
Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu ( 1978 )
Bhairavi ( 1978 )
Mangudi Minor ( 1978 )
Maathu Thappadha Maga ( 1978 )
Ayiram Janmangal ( 1978 )
Kiladi Kittu ( 1978 )
Anna Dammula Saval ( 1978 )
Shankar Saleem Simon ( 1978 )
Galate Samsara ( 1977 )
Aame Katha ( 1977 )
Tholireyi Gadichindi ( 1977 )
Aarupushpangal ( 1977 )
Kumkuma Rakshe ( 1977 )
Gayatri ( 1977 )
Aadu Puli Attam ( 1977 )
Sahodarara Saval ( 1977 )
Pathinaru Vayathinile ( 1977 )
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri ( 1977 )
Ondu Premada Kathe ( 1977 )
Chilakamma Cheppindi ( 1977 )
Raghupati Raghava Rajaram ( 1977 )
Kavikuyil ( 1977 )
Avargal ( 1977 )
Baalu Jenu ( 1976 )
Moondru Mudichu ( 1976 )
Anthuleni Katha ( 1976 )
Katha Sangama ( 1976 )
Apoorva Raagangal ( 1975 )

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Rajinikanth AWARDS

Awards
The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Actor - 2017 Kabali
The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Villain - Male - 2011 Enthiran
The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1995 Baashha
The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1992 Annamalai
The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1991 Thalapathi
The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1985 Sri Raghavendra
The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1984 Nallavanukku Nallavan
The Film Fan's Association Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1985 Nallavanukku Nallavan
The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 1985 Nallavanukku Nallavan
The International Film Festival of India for - 2014
The NDTV Indian of the Year, IN for Entertainer of the Decade - 2011
The NDTV Indian of the Year, IN for Most Stylish Actor - 2011
The NDTV Indian of the Year, IN for Entertainer of the Year - 2008
The Nandi Awards for NTR National Award - 2017
The National Film Awards, India for Dadasaheb Phalke Award - 2020
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2007 Sivaji
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2005 Chandramukhi
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1999 Padaiyappa
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1995 Muthu
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1995 Muthu
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for MGR Award - 1989
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Special Prize - 1982 Moondru Mugham
The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Special Prize - 1979 Mullum Malarum
The Vijay Awards for Best Villain - 2011 Enthiran
The Vijay Awards for Favorite Hero - 2011 Enthiran
The Vijay Awards for Favorite Hero - 2008 Sivaji

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Rajinikanth in the flashback sequences from Coolie

Rajinikanth's Coolie gets a streaming release date: When and where to watch it

September 04, 2025 5:02 pm

Amazon Prime Video has come out with the streaming release announcement for Rajinikanth’s Coolie, This action film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which was also the most anticipated release of the year, will be hitting streaming on September 11

Mentioning that he made no tall claims regarding the film, Lokesh Kanagaraj pointed out that the audience's excitement for Coolie elevated the Rajinikanth-starrer to massive heights.

Lokesh Kanagaraj reacts to Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie's 'underperformance': 'Never said it was a time-travel story; can't criticise audience expectations'

September 02, 2025 3:30 pm

Mentioning that he made no tall claims regarding the film, Lokesh Kanagaraj pointed out that the audience's excitement for Coolie elevated the Rajinikanth-starrer to massive heights.

'Even Rajinikanth craves directors' praise': Vetrimaaran keeps backup actors on standby if he wants to fire someone

September 02, 2025 2:00 pm

Filmmaker Vetrimaaran spoke about how he handles actors, and said that he has backups on standby in case he is displeased with a certain person's performance and feels they need to be replaced.

Coolie Producers face setback from Madras High Court

Madras HC dismisses Sun Pictures’ appeal against ‘A’ certificate for Rajinikanth’s Coolie

August 28, 2025 6:40 pm

While the CBFC justified the ‘A’ certificate for Rajinikanth's Coolie by citing violent action scenes, the producer countered that such sequences are a staple of Tamil films and cannot be avoided.

Coolie is on a roll at the worldwide box office

Coolie total box office collection: Rajinikanth-starrer races past Rs 500 crore mark; sees a festival surge after a slump

August 28, 2025 4:43 pm

Coolie total box office collection day 14: Rajinikanth-starrer has managed to cross Rs 500 crore at the global box office, becoming the third Indian film after Chhaava and Saiyaara to reach the coveted benchmark this year.

Rajnikanth with Lokesh Kanagaraj on the set of Coolie

Rajinikanth's Coolie, Vijay's Leo: The second half problem with the cinema of Lokesh Kanagaraj

August 28, 2025 6:57 pm

Lokesh Kanagaraj's films show a loss of focus and intent in the later scenes as the filmmaker tries to tie the loose ends and showcases shoddy plotting, unsatisfactory resolutions, and uneven tonal whiplashes.

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12: While the Rajinikanth-starrer is gearing up to cross the Rs 500 crore mark globally, its current performance is appalling compared to bigger blockbusters like Jailer, Leo, and 2.0.

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12: Rajinikanth's actioner nears the Rs 500 cr milestone

August 26, 2025 1:21 pm

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12: While the Rajinikanth-starrer is gearing up to cross the Rs 500 crore mark globally, its current performance is significantly poorer compared to bigger blockbusters Jailer, Leo, and 2.0.

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 10: Rajinikanth film records 96% jump, registers double-digit earnings for first time in 4 days; trails behind Jailer, Leo, 2.0

August 24, 2025 11:50 am

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 10: The Rajinikanth-starrer's worldwide gross currently stands at Rs 447.5 crore, while War 2 trails behind at Rs 320 crore.

Coolie box office collection worldwide day 9: Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj's film trails behind 2.0 and Leo, earns 439 crore

August 23, 2025 11:28 am

Coolie box office collection worldwide day 9: The much-anticipated collaboration between Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth is struggling at the box office, with the film now earning in single digits.

Rajinikanth starrer Coolie Continues the Box Office Rampage

With the spectacular success of 'Coolie', Tamil cinema embraces a Marvel-style formula

August 23, 2025 10:00 am

In this amusement-park cinema, spectacle takes precedence over substance, emotional and social depth are sacrificed for action

In the video aired on regional news channels, Pawar purportedly speaks to Anjana Krishna, sub-divisional police officer, Karmala, from the phone of an NCP worker. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)

‘I’ll video call you’: Video of Ajit Pawar ‘rebuking’ woman IPS officer goes viral

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NCP denies Ajit Pawar's involvement in stopping an IPS officer from taking action against illegal excavation in Solapur district. Party clarifies that Pawar was trying to calm party workers, not support illegal activity. AAP criticizes misuse of power and questions the need for ministers to have officers of their choice in certain areas. Video shows officer not recognizing Pawar's voice.

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RAJINIKANTH VIDEOS

2.0: Audience Review

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Rajinikanth is back reprising his roles of doctor Vaseegaran and Chitti in 2.0, the sequel to 2010 blockbuster Enthiran. Directed by Shankar, the movie also stars Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar in the role of Crow Man.

5 reasons to watch 2.0

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Rajinikanth is back as Dr Vaseegaran and Chitti in 2.0. The sequel to 2010 blockbuster Enthiran also has Akshay Kumar making his south cinema debut. The Shankar directorial is already making news for its high-end VFX and larger than life canvas.

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Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar’s 2.0 Is History In Making

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

Rajinikanth Is Very Humble And Down-To-Earth: Amy Jackson

February 18, 2016 1:49 pm

TN suicide case: Govt. denying second post-mortem raises suspicion

February 09, 2016 12:12 pm

Chennai, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on the Villupuram medical students' suicide case, advocate Rajnikanth said many parts have been removed from one of the medical student's body after the post-mortem. He questioned the purpose of the Tamil Nadu government of denying the second post-mortem. He said it seemed that the Government was supporting the culprits. He asserted that the court is of the view that second post-mortem was unnecessary, which is not right and indicated something suspicious. He further added that they would appeal for conducting the second post-mortem.