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Rajinikanth
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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
Related Other Pages:
- Vettaiyan,
- 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.
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RAJINIKANTH NEWS
Rajinikanth recalls unruly crowd pelting stones at his jeep over controversial remarks, says Bhagyaraj saved him: 'I did not know where to run'
January 09, 2026 2:13 pm
Rajinikanth recently took a trip down memory lane and shared an incident from the 1990s when Bhagyaraj saved him from an angry mob.
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan’s Thalaivar 173 gets new director after Sundar C’s exit, Cibi Chakravarthy joins the project
January 03, 2026 12:46 pm
The makers announced the appointment of a new director to helm Thalaivar 173, confirming that Cibi Chakravarthy will now be directing the film.
Rajinikanth's lost love, the woman whose Rs 500 gave wings to his acting dreams: 'She vanished one day'
January 02, 2026 6:50 am
Rajinikanth left Bengaluru with the Rs 500 she had given him, actor Devan once stated that, upon noticing no contact from Nirmala, he rushed back, looking for her. However, her house was locked and no one knew where she had gone.
Ramayana, Dhurandhar 2, King, Jailer 2: The year 2026 will be make or break for action cinema
January 01, 2026 8:22 am
2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for action cinema, with major releases such as Dhurandhar 2, Jailer 2, King, and Toxic all set to hit the big screens.
Mithun Chakraborty confirms Shah Rukh Khan's role in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2. Here's what he said
December 25, 2025 11:58 am
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty recently confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan is a part of Rajinikanth's next film, Jailer 2.
Even Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan couldn't recreate the magic Sreenivasan once achieved in Malayalam with Mammootty
December 21, 2025 4:06 pm
Even though these movies were helmed by the most prolific filmmakers in both industries, they failed to replicate the success of the Malayalam original, written by Sreenivasan.
'Extremely poor' Rajinikanth refused to give up bus conductor 'sarkari' job, friend's support made him India's biggest superstar
December 13, 2025 9:32 am
If not for the persistent badgering of one of his closest friends, India's most successful and popular star was satisfied being a bus conductor.
Aishwarya Rai was Rajinikanth’s dream pick for Padayappa but she wasn’t interested: ‘Was willing to wait 3 years’
December 10, 2025 7:33 am
Rajinikanth shared that he wished to cast Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the role of Neelambari in Padayappa. However, the actor soon got to know about Aishwarya's disinterest in the project.
IFFI closing: Vietnamese trans drama wins Best Film
November 29, 2025 5:58 am
Festival celebrates Rajinikanth’s 50 years in cinema, he expresses wish to be reborn as himself.
Rajinikanth felicitated at IFFI 2025; Skin of Youth wins Golden Peacock award
November 28, 2025 9:01 pm
This year's IFFI, held from November 20 to 28 in Goa, brought together filmmakers and artistes from around the world.
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.
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.
