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
Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
as Balu
Coolie (2025)
as Devaraj 'Deva'
Jailer (2023)
as Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Enthiran (2010)
as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
as Michael D' Souza
Ra.One (2011)
as Chitti / Self
Kuppathu Raja (1979)
as Jakku / Jayakumar
Asli Naqli (1986)
as Birju Ustad
KHxRK: Reunion (—)
Actor
2.0 (2018)
as Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Baalu Jenu (1976)
as Vasu
Wafadaar (1985)
as Ranga
Aame Katha (1977)
Actor
Galaate Samsaara (1977)
as Sundar
Tholireyi Gadichindi (1977)
Actor
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
as Sivaji Arumugam
Chandramukhi (2005)
as Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
Actor
Annaatthe (2021)
as 'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan
Iddaru Asadhyule (1979)
as Inspector Bhaskar
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun (—)
Actor
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
as Murali
Naan Potta Saval (1980)
Actor
Darbar (2020)
as Aadithya Arunachalam IPS
Dharman (—)
as Dharman
Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985)
as Atmaram
Annadammula Savaal (1978)
Actor
Kiladi Kittu (1978)
as Inspector Srikanth
Petta (2019)
as Petta 'Kaali' Velan
Mahaguru (1985)
as Vijay / Mahaguru
Kodai Mazhai (1986)
as Self
Jeevana Poratam (1986)
as Ravi
Baba (2002)
as Baba / Mahavatar Babaji
Thalapathi (1991)
as Surya
Tamacha (1988)
as Vicky
Kaala (2018)
as Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'
Chithirame Chithirame (1985)
Actor
Paavathin Sambalam (1978)
as Kathiravan
Sashti Viratham (1983)
as Mahout
Kabali (2016)
as 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
Actor
Ranuva Veeran (1981)
as Raghu
Arunachalam (1997)
as Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)
as Raja
Padayappa (1999)
as Padayappa
Ondu Premada Kathe (1977)
as Chairman of village panchayat
Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
Actor
Insaaf Kaun Karega (1987)
as Vikram Singh
Thee (1981)
as Rajshekhar 'Raja'
Justice Gopinath (1978)
as Ravi
Bloodstone (1988)
as Shyam Sabu
Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)
as Ravi
Kodi Parakuthu (1989)
as Erode Shivagiri / Dada
Periya Idathu Pillai (1990)
as Self
Mangudi Minor (1978)
as Kumar
Thai Veedu (1983)
Actor
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
as Kochadaiiyaan / Ranadheeran / Senadheeran
Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
as Professor Vijay / Robinhood
Panakkaran (1990)
as Muthu
Cinema Veeran (2017)
as Self (voice)
Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
Actor
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
as Kamaruddin
Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
as Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
Muthu (1995)
as Muthu / Muthu's father
Chaalbaaz (1989)
as Jaggu
Agni Sakshi (1982)
as Self
Mr. Bharath (1986)
as Bharat
Dharma Durai (1991)
as Dharmadurai
Velaikkaran (1987)
as Ragupathy
Kumkuma Rakshe (1977)
Actor
Athisaya Piravi (1990)
Actor
Valli (1993)
as Veeraiyan
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
as Prasath
Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)
as Viswanath
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
as Devu
Siva (1989)
as Siva (Tiger)
Sahodarara Savaal (1977)
as Somashekar
Bairavi (1978)
as Mookaiyah
Baasha (1995)
as Manikkam / Manik Baashha
Veera (1994)
as Muthuveerappan
Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978)
as Rajnikanth
Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)
as Munna
Lingaa (2014)
as Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
Aval Appadithan (1978)
as Thyagu
Manithan (1987)
Actor
Pedarayudu (1995)
as Paparayudu
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
as Cameo
16 Vayathinile (1977)
as Parattai
Hum (1991)
as Kumar Malhotra
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
as Pandiyan
Endhiran Making of Robot (2010)
as Self
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)
as Santhanam
Raja Chinna Roja (1989)
as Raja
Mappillai (1989)
as Arumugam
Bulandi (2000)
as Ghajraj Thakur
Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)
as Vijay Kumar Singh
Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993)
as Anwar
Phool Bane Angaray (1991)
as Inspector Ranjeet Singh
Vettaiyan (2024)
as SP V. Athiyan IPS
Bhagya Debata (1997)
as Singer (Guest appearence)
Viduthalai (1986)
as Raja
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (1977)
as Veeraiyan
Kuselan (2008)
as Ashok Kumar
Pudhu Kavithai (1982)
as Anand
Uzhaippali (1993)
as Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan
Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)
as Chandru
Katha Sangama (1976)
as Kondaji
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)
Actor
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Ashok Kumar
Annamalai (1992)
as Annamalai
Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
Actor
Oorkavalan (1987)
as Kangeyan
Gair Kanooni (1989)
as Azam Khan
Paayum Puli (1983)
as Paayum Puli
Guru Sishyan (1988)
as Raja aka Guru
Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
Actor
Ilaiyaraaja (—)
as Self
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... (1985)
as Ravi
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
as Murthy
Mullum Malarum (1978)
as Kaali
Rajathi Raja (1989)
as Raja/Chinnarasu
Tyagi (1992)
as Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal
Dharma Yuddam (1979)
as Vijay
Farishtay (1991)
as Arjun Ramojirao
Dosti Dhushmani (1986)
as Inspector Ranjith
Mannan (1992)
as Krishnan
Geraftaar (1985)
as Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
Thanga Magan (1983)
as Arun
Billa (1980)
as Billa / Rajappa
Pokkiri Raja (1982)
Actor
Shanti Kranti (1991)
as Inspector Subhash (Tamil & Hindi Version)
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
as 'Pichuva' Pakkiri
Bhagwaan Dada (1986)
as Bhagwaan Dada
Khoon Ka Karz (1991)
as Kishan
Bhrashtachar (1989)
as Abdul Sattar
Padikkadavan (1985)
as Rajendran
Yejaman (1993)
as Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan
Kazhugu (1981)
as Rajasekar
Adutha Varisu (1983)
as Kannan
Polladhavan (1980)
as Manohar
Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
Actor
Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
Actor
John Jani Janardhan (1984)
Actor
Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
as Rajini
Thillu Mullu (1981)
as Chandran / Indiran
Yaar? (1985)
Actor
Kaali (1980)
as Kaali
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye (1978)
as Joe
Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)
Actor
Murattu Kaalai (1980)
Actor
Johnny (1980)
as Johnny / Vidyasagar
Priya (1978)
as Ganesh
Daku Hasina (1987)
Actor
Netrikan (1981)
as Chakravarthy/Santhosh
Avargal (1977)
as Ramanathan
Gangvaa (1984)
as Chameli
Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
Actor
Gayathri (1977)
as Rajarathnam
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
as Sampath
Pandiyan (1992)
as Pandiyan
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Actor
Tiger (1979)
as Rashid
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
as Deepak
Natchathiram (1980)
Actor
Uttar Dakshin (1987)
as Shankar
Lal Salaam (2024)
as Moideen Bhai
Dreams of Hind and Camilia (1988)
as (archive footage)
Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982)
Actor
Kavikkuyil (1977)
as Murugan
Sadhurangam (1978)
Actor
Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
as Raghavendra Swami
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film (—)
Actor
Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)
Actor
Uruvavugal Maralam (1983)
as God
Meri Adalat (1984)
as Inspector Ashok
Moondru Mugam (1982)
Actor
Thanikattu Raja (1982)
Actor
Maaveeran (1986)
Actor
Ranga (1982)
Actor
Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
Actor
Bewafai (1985)
as Ranveer
Thudikkum Karangal (1983)
Actor
Ram Robert Rahim (1980)
as Ram
Garjanai (1981)
Actor
Shankar Salim Simon (1978)
as Simon