Quick Facts
Born:
1950-12-12
Birthplace:
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Credits:
191 Total Roles
Rajinikanth
Acting
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Biography
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, 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.
Known For
Ra.One
Chitti / Self
Enthiran
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
2.0
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Sivaji: The Boss
Sivaji Arumugam
Jailer
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Kabali
'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
Petta
Petta 'Kaali' Velan
Coolie
Devaraj 'Deva'
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jailer 2 MOVIE | Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian |
| 2025 | Coolie MOVIE | Devaraj 'Deva' |
| 2024 | Vettaiyan MOVIE | SP V. Athiyan IPS |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam MOVIE | Moideen Bhai |
| 2023 | Jailer MOVIE | Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian |
| 2021 | Annaatthe MOVIE | 'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan |
| 2020 | Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar TV | Self |
| 2020 | Family - A Made at Home Short Film MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth TV | Self |
| 2020 | Darbar MOVIE | Aadithya Arunachalam IPS |