
Actor , Producer, Screenwriter
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Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, popularly known by his stage name Rajinikanth, is an actor and a megastar of the Tamil film industry. He is one of the highest-earning actors in Asia. Apart from Tamil movies, he has also worked in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and English movies. He began acting in plays while working in the Bangalore Transport Service as a bus conductor. In 1973, he joined the Madras Film Institute to pursue a diploma in acting. It was here that he caught the eye of K. Balachander, who gave him his first break in 1975 film Apoorva Raagangal. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a producer and screenwriter.
Upcoming Movies:

Jailer (Tamil)
Tamil | 10 August 2023
Cast: Rajinikanth, Shiva Rajkumar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil, Jackie Shroff, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayakan, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan.

Lal Salaam
Tamil | 2023
Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Vikranth, Rajinikanth, Thambi Ramaiah, Tiger Thangadurai, Senthil, Jeevitha.
Recent Movies:

Annaatthe
Tamil | 04 November 2021
Cast: Rajinikanth, Keerthy Suresh, Nayanthara, Kushboo, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj.

Petta
Tamil | 10 January 2019
Cast: Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Simran, Trisha Krishnan, Malavika Mohanan, Bobby Simha, Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

2.0
Tamil | 29 November 2018
Cast: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson.

2.0 (Telugu)
Telugu | 29 November 2018
Cast: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson.

2.0 (Hindi)
Hindi | 29 November 2018
Cast: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson.

Kaala
Tamil | 07 June 2018
Cast: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani, Nana Patekar.

Kaala (Telugu)
Telugu | 07 June 2018
Cast: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani, Nana Patekar.

Lingaa
Tamil | 12 December 2014
Cast: Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Jagapati Babu.

Kochadaiiyaan
Tamil | 23 May 2014
Cast: Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone, Sarath Kumar.

Enthiran
Tamil | 01 October 2010
Cast: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam, Karunas.

Hum
Hindi | 01 February 1991
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Govinda, Kimi Katkar, Deepa Sahi, Shilpa Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Anupam Kher, Kader Khan.

Geraftaar
Hindi | 06 September 1985
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Madhavi, Poonam Dhillon.

Andha Kanoon
Hindi | 08 April 1983
Cast: Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bacchan, Reena Roy, Madhavi, Pran, Prem Chopra, Danny Dengzongpa, Amrish Puri.
Top Stories:

Rajinikanth announces Kapil Dev’s cameo in Lal Salaam
Published On: 19 May 2023
Rajinikanth and actor Vishnu Vishal are in Mumbai for the shooting of Aishwarya RajinikanthLal Salaam which also has Vikranth in the lead. ... Read more

The first look of Rajinikanth in Aishwarya- Rajinikanth’s next film Lal Salaam, is out
Published On: 08 May 2023
Lyca Productions is bankrolling Rajinikanth’s next film Lal Salaam, in which the Superstar will be seen in an extended cameo as ‘Moideen Bhai’.... Read more

Rajinikanth's Jailer Aiming for August 10, 2023 Release, May Clash with Maaveeran and Animal
Published On: 26 April 2023
Jailer is directed by Nelson Dilip Kumar.... Read more

Nayanthara has commenced shooting for her upcoming film titled 'Lady Superstar 75'
Published On: 10 April 2023
Director Nilesh Krishnaa, is making his directorial debut with Lady Superstar 75.... Read more
Aishwarya Rajinikanth's 'Lal Salaam' starts rolling in Chennai
Published On: 07 March 2023
Aishwarya Rajinikanth has announced to make her directorial comeback after 8 years with 'Lal Salaam'. The film was officially launched a few months back, and the film's muhurat puja happened in Chennai in December. ... Read more
Lal Salaam director-Aishwarya Rajinikanth Vishnu Vishal Vikranth
Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' with director Nelson progressing at a brisk speed
Published On: 18 January 2023
Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Jailer' with director Nelson Dilipkumar of 'Kolamaavu Kokila' and 'Doctor' fame, has been progressing at a brisk speed. ... Read more
Jailer Mohanlal Sunil Priyanka Mohan Shiva Rajkumar Ramya Krishnan Yogi Babu

Annaatthe: Superstar deserves better writers and directors
Published On: 04 November 2021
Director Siruthai Siva's Annaatthe starring Rajinikanth, Keerthy Suresh, and Nayanthara is an underwhelming tale of a brother and sister. ... Read more
Annaatthe Nayanthara Keerthy SureshMeena Khushbu Prakash Raj Director: Siruthai Siva

Rajinikanth's fans perform special prayers for his speedy recovery
Published On: 01 November 2021
On Sunday (31st Oct.) fans of superstar, Rajinikanth held special prayers at Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district for his speedy recovery and the success of his upcoming movie Annaatthe. ... Read more
RAJINIKANTH'S ANNATTHE TRAILER OUT NOW
Published On: 28 October 2021
The much-anticipated trailer of Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film, Annaatthe, has been released yesterday (27th Oct.) Rajinikanth can be seen performing some power-packed action scenes in it, proving once again why he is the Superstar who is loved across India. Fans, of course, loved the trailer.... Read more
Annaatthe Superstar Rajinikanth Nayanthara Director Siruthai Siva produced by Sun Pictures

Superstar Rajinikanth conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
Published On: 25 October 2021
Superstar Rajinikanth received a standing ovation by the audience while he was conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honour, by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu in the capital today 925th Oct.). The veteran star was felicitated with a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize.... Read more
Superstar Rajinikanth Dadasaheb Phalke Award Vice President Venkaiah Naidu