Acting
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*.
Filmography
Jailer 2
Film · 2026
Jailer 2- Super Show
Series · 2026
Coolie
Film · 2025
Vettaiyan
Film · 2024
Lal Salaam
Film · 2024
Jailer
Film · 2023
Annaatthe
Film · 2021
Darbar
Film · 2020
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth
Series · 2020
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar
Series · 2020
Petta
Film · 2019
2.0
Film · 2018
Kaala
Film · 2018
Cinema Veeran
Film · 2017
Kabali
Film · 2016
Kochadaiiyaan
Film · 2014
Lingaa
Film · 2014
Ra.One
Film · 2011
Endhiran Making of Robot
Film · 2010
Enthiran
Film · 2010
Kuselan
Film · 2008
Kathanayakudu
Film · 2008
Sivaji: The Boss
Film · 2007
Chandramukhi
Film · 2005
Baba
Film · 2002
Bulandi
Film · 2000
Padayappa
Film · 1999
Arunachalam
Film · 1997
Bhagya Debata
Film · 1997
Muthu
Film · 1995
Baasha
Film · 1995
Pedarayudu
Film · 1995
Aatank Hi Aatank
Film · 1995
Veera
Film · 1994
Valli
Film · 1993
Yejaman
Film · 1993
Insaniyat Ke Devta
Film · 1993
Uzhaippali
Film · 1993
Mannan
Film · 1992
Annamalai
Film · 1992
Pandiyan
Film · 1992
Tyagi
Film · 1992
Thalapathi
Film · 1991
Farishtay
Film · 1991
Khoon Ka Karz
Film · 1991
Dharma Durai
Film · 1991
Phool Bane Angaray
Film · 1991
Hum
Film · 1991
Shanti Kranti
Film · 1991
Athisaya Piravi
Film · 1990
Panakkaran
Film · 1990
Periya Idathu Pillai
Film · 1990
Kodi Parakuthu
Film · 1989
Raja Chinna Roja
Film · 1989
Chaalbaaz
Film · 1989
Rajathi Raja
Film · 1989
Gair Kanooni
Film · 1989
Siva
Film · 1989
Bhrashtachar
Film · 1989
Mappillai
Film · 1989
Bloodstone
Film · 1988
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Film · 1988
Guru Sishyan
Film · 1988
Tamacha
Film · 1988
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
Film · 1988
Manithan
Film · 1987
Oorkavalan
Film · 1987
Velaikkaran
Film · 1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Film · 1987
Uttar Dakshin
Film · 1987
Insaaf Kaun Karega
Film · 1987
Daku Hasina
Film · 1987
Mr. Bharath
Film · 1986
Maaveeran
Film · 1986
Naan Adimai Illai
Film · 1986
Viduthalai
Film · 1986
Bhagwaan Dada
Film · 1986
Dosti Dhushmani
Film · 1986
Jeevana Poratam
Film · 1986
Asli Naqli
Film · 1986
Kodai Mazhai
Film · 1986
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
Film · 1985
Sri Raghavendrar
Film · 1985
Padikkadavan
Film · 1985
Naan Sigappu Manithan
Film · 1985
Yaar?
Film · 1985
Mahaguru
Film · 1985
Wafadaar
Film · 1985
Bewafai
Film · 1985
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
Film · 1985
Chithirame Chithirame
Film · 1985
Geraftaar
Film · 1985
Nallavanukku Nallavan
Film · 1984
Thambikku Entha Ooru
Film · 1984
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Film · 1984
Anbulla Rajinikanth
Film · 1984
Gangvaa
Film · 1984
Naan Mahaan Alla
Film · 1984
Meri Adalat
Film · 1984
John Jani Janardhan
Film · 1984
Uruvavugal Maralam
Film · 1983
Thanga Magan
Film · 1983
Sivappu Sooriyan
Film · 1983
Adutha Varisu
Film · 1983
Thudikkum Karangal
Film · 1983
Paayum Puli
Film · 1983
Andhaa Kaanoon
Film · 1983
Thai Veedu
Film · 1983
Sashti Viratham
Film · 1983
Thanikattu Raja
Film · 1982
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
Film · 1982
Ranga
Film · 1982
Pudhu Kavithai
Film · 1982
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
Film · 1982
Moondru Mugam
Film · 1982
Agni Sakshi
Film · 1982
Pokkiri Raja
Film · 1982
Netrikan
Film · 1981
Kazhugu
Film · 1981
Thillu Mullu
Film · 1981
Garjanai
Film · 1981
Thee
Film · 1981
Ranuva Veeran
Film · 1981
Kaali
Film · 1980
Anbukku Naan Adimai
Film · 1980
Naan Potta Saval
Film · 1980
Ellam Un Kairasi
Film · 1980
Murattu Kaalai
Film · 1980
Billa
Film · 1980
Johnny
Film · 1980
Polladhavan
Film · 1980
Natchathiram
Film · 1980
Ram Robert Rahim
Film · 1980
Saranam Ayyappa
Film · 1980
Annai Oru Alayam
Film · 1979
Dharma Yuddam
Film · 1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Film · 1979
Naan Vazhavaippen
Film · 1979
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Film · 1979
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
Film · 1979
Kuppathu Raja
Film · 1979
Ninaithale Inikkum
Film · 1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
Film · 1979
Tiger
Film · 1979
Mangudi Minor
Film · 1978
Aayiram Jenmangal
Film · 1978
Aval Appadithan
Film · 1978
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
Film · 1978
Justice Gopinath
Film · 1978
Bairavi
Film · 1978
Priya
Film · 1978
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
Film · 1978
Shankar Salim Simon
Film · 1978
Mullum Malarum
Film · 1978
Sadhurangam
Film · 1978
Thappu Thalangal
Film · 1978
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Film · 1978
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
Film · 1978
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
Film · 1978
Annadammula Savaal
Film · 1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
Film · 1978
Paavathin Sambalam
Film · 1978
Kiladi Kittu
Film · 1978
Vayasu Pilichindi
Film · 1978
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
Film · 1977
Gayathri
Film · 1977
16 Vayathinile
Film · 1977
Aaru Pushpangal
Film · 1977
Kavikkuyil
Film · 1977
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
Film · 1977
Aadu Puli Attam
Film · 1977
Avargal
Film · 1977
Chilakamma Cheppindi
Film · 1977
Galaate Samsaara
Film · 1977
Ondu Premada Kathe
Film · 1977
Sahodarara Savaal
Film · 1977
Tholireyi Gadichindi
Film · 1977
Kumkuma Rakshe
Film · 1977
Aame Katha
Film · 1977
Moondru Mudichu
Film · 1976
Anthuleni Katha
Film · 1976
Katha Sangama
Film · 1976
Baalu Jenu
Film · 1976
Apoorva Raagangal
Film · 1975
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
Film
KHxRK: Reunion
Film
Dharman
Film
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
Film
Ilaiyaraaja
Film
Jailer 2 Super Show
Film