Rajinikanth
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*.
Fotos
Películas (190)
Dharman
2027 · Dharman
Jailer 2
2026 · Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
Coolie
2025 · Devaraj 'Deva'
Vettaiyan
2024 · SP V. Athiyan IPS
Lal Salaam
2024 · Moideen Bhai
Jigarthanda DoubleX
2023 · Thanks
Jailer
2023 · Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian, Playback Singer
Annaatthe
2021 · 'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan, Playback Singer
Darbar
2020 · Aadithya Arunachalam IPS
Petta
2019 · Petta 'Kaali' Velan
2.0
2018 · Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Kaala
2018 · Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'
Cinema Veeran
2017 · Self (voice)
Kabali
2016 · 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran, Playback Singer
Lingaa
2014 · 'Lingaa' K. Lingeswaran / Raja Lingeswaran
Kochadaiiyaan
2014 · Kochadaiiyaan / Ranadheeran / Senadheeran, Playback Singer
Chennai Express
2013 · Thanks
Ra.One
2011 · Chitti / Self
Enthiran
2010 · Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Endhiran Making of Robot
2010 · Self
Kuselan
2008 · Ashok Kumar
Kathanayakudu
2008 · Ashok Kumar
Sivaji: The Boss
2007 · Sivaji Arumugam
Chandramukhi
2005 · Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
Baba
2002 · Baba / Mahavatar Babaji, Producer, Screenplay, Story, Playback Singer
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
2000 · Writer, Story
Bulandi
2000 · Ghajraj Thakur
Padayappa
1999 · Padayappa, Story Developer
Bhagya Debata
1997 · Singer (Guest appearence)
Arunachalam
1997 · Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
Muthu
1995 · Muthu / Muthu's father
Aatank Hi Aatank
1995 · Munna
Pedarayudu
1995 · Paparayudu
Baasha
1995 · Manikkam / Manik Baashha
Veera
1994 · Muthuveerappan
Valli
1993 · Veeraiyan, Writer, Producer
Uzhaippali
1993 · Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan
Yejaman
1993 · Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan
Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993 · Anwar
Pandiyan
1992 · Pandiyan
Annamalai
1992 · Annamalai
Tyagi
1992 · Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal
Mannan
1992 · Krishnan, Playback Singer
Thalapathi
1991 · Surya
Shanti Kranti
1991 · Inspector Subhash (Tamil & Hindi Version)
Phool Bane Angaray
1991 · Inspector Ranjeet Singh
Khoon Ka Karz
1991 · Kishan
Farishtay
1991 · Arjun Ramojirao
Hum
1991 · Kumar Malhotra
Dharma Durai
1991 · Dharmadurai
Athisaya Piravi
1990
Periya Idathu Pillai
1990 · Self
Panakkaran
1990 · Muthu
Chaalbaaz
1989 · Jaggu
Bhrashtachar
1989 · Abdul Sattar
Kodi Parakuthu
1989 · Erode Shivagiri / Dada
Mappillai
1989 · Arumugam
Raja Chinna Roja
1989 · Raja
Siva
1989 · Siva (Tiger)
Gair Kanooni
1989 · Azam Khan
Rajathi Raja
1989 · Raja/Chinnarasu
Bloodstone
1988 · Shyam Sabu
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988 · Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
Guru Sishyan
1988 · Raja aka Guru
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988 · (archive footage)
Tamacha
1988 · Vicky
Uttar Dakshin
1987 · Shankar
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987 · Cameo
Oorkavalan
1987 · Kangeyan
Insaaf Kaun Karega
1987 · Vikram Singh
Manithan
1987
Velaikkaran
1987 · Ragupathy
Daku Hasina
1987
Maaveeran
1986
Dosti Dhushmani
1986 · Inspector Ranjith
Asli Naqli
1986 · Birju Ustad
Kodai Mazhai
1986 · Self
Bhagwaan Dada
1986 · Bhagwaan Dada
Viduthalai
1986 · Raja
Jeevana Poratam
1986 · Ravi
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Mr. Bharath
1986 · Bharat
Padikkadavan
1985 · Rajendran
Yaar?
1985
Bewafai
1985 · Ranveer
Geraftaar
1985 · Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
Sri Raghavendrar
1985 · Raghavendra Swami
Wafadaar
1985 · Ranga
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985 · Ravi
Mahaguru
1985 · Vijay / Mahaguru
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985 · Professor Vijay / Robinhood
Chithirame Chithirame
1985
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
1985 · Atmaram
John Jani Janardhan
1984
Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984
Gangvaa
1984 · Chameli
Anbulla Rajinikanth
1984 · Self
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984 · Kaalimuthu
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984 · Balu
Naan Mahaan Alla
1984 · Viswanath
Meri Adalat
1984 · Inspector Ashok
Thanga Magan
1983 · Arun
Adutha Varisu
1983 · Kannan
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
Thai Veedu
1983
Andhaa Kaanoon
1983 · Vijay Kumar Singh
Thudikkum Karangal
1983
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983 · God
Paayum Puli
1983 · Paayum Puli
Sashti Viratham
1983 · Mahout
Agni Sakshi
1982 · Self
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982
Moondru Mugam
1982
Pudhu Kavithai
1982 · Anand
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
1982
Ranga
1982
Thanikattu Raja
1982
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Ranuva Veeran
1981 · Raghu
Netrikan
1981 · Chakravarthy/Santhosh
Garjanai
1981
Thillu Mullu
1981 · Chandran / Indiran
Kazhugu
1981 · Rajasekar
Thee
1981 · Rajshekhar 'Raja'
Murattu Kaalai
1980
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Polladhavan
1980 · Manohar
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980 · Raja
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Johnny
1980 · Johnny / Vidyasagar
Kaali
1980 · Kaali
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
Ram Robert Rahim
1980 · Ram
Natchathiram
1980
Billa
1980 · Billa / Rajappa
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
1979 · Santhanam
Tiger
1979 · Rashid
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979 · Michael D' Souza
Dharma Yuddam
1979 · Vijay
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979 · 'Pichuva' Pakkiri
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979 · Kamaruddin
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979 · Deepak
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979 · Inspector Bhaskar
Kuppathu Raja
1979 · Jakku / Jayakumar
Priya
1978 · Ganesh
Justice Gopinath
1978 · Ravi
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Paavathin Sambalam
1978 · Kathiravan
Aval Appadithan
1978 · Thyagu
Thappu Thalangal
1978 · Devu
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978 · Rajnikanth
Mullum Malarum
1978 · Kaali
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978 · Murali
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978 · Joe
Sadhurangam
1978
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Bairavi
1978 · Mookaiyah
Mangudi Minor
1978 · Kumar
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978 · Chandru
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Annadammula Savaal
1978
Kiladi Kittu
1978 · Inspector Srikanth
Shankar Salim Simon
1978 · Simon
Galaate Samsaara
1977 · Sundar
Aame Katha
1977
Tholireyi Gadichindi
1977
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
Kumkuma Rakshe
1977
Gayathri
1977 · Rajarathnam
Aadu Puli Attam
1977 · Rajini
Sahodarara Savaal
1977 · Somashekar
16 Vayathinile
1977 · Parattai
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
1977 · Sampath
Ondu Premada Kathe
1977 · Chairman of village panchayat
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977 · Veeraiyan
Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977 · Ravi
Kavikkuyil
1977 · Murugan
Avargal
1977 · Ramanathan
Baalu Jenu
1976 · Vasu
Moondru Mudichu
1976 · Prasath
Anthuleni Katha
1976 · Murthy
Katha Sangama
1976 · Kondaji
Apoorva Raagangal
1975 · Pandiyan
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
KHxRK: Reunion
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
Ilaiyaraaja
· Self
Jailer 3
· Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
