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Rajinikanth

Actor1975-present127 films

Life: Born 1950 (age 76)
Born: 1950-12-12
Place of birth: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Known for: Acting

Last reviewed: 13 October 2026

Biography

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, 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.

Top Films

Mullum Malarum
1978★ 8.5
as Kaali
Thalapathi
1991★ 8.0
as Surya
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
1979★ 7.7
as Santhanam
Aval Appadithan
1978★ 7.7
as Thyagu
Baasha
1995★ 7.6
as Manikkam / Manik Baashha
16 Vayathinile
1977★ 7.6
as Parattai
Apoorva Raagangal
1975★ 7.5
as Pandiyan
Padayappa
1999★ 7.4
as Padayappa
Guru Sishyan
1988★ 7.4
as Raja aka Guru
Arunachalam
1997★ 7.3
as Arunachalam / Vedhachalam

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