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.
Known For
Ra.One
(2011)
Chitti / Himself
Enthiran
(2010)
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Padayappa
(1999)
Padayappa
2.0
(2018)
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Full Filmography
Acting
Apoorva Raagangal
(1975)
Pandiyan
Anthuleni Katha
(1976)
Moondru Mudichu
(1976)
Prasath
Katha Sangama
(1976)
Baalu Jenu
(1976)
Kavikkuyil
(1977)
Aaru Pushpangal
(1977)
Gaayathri
(1977)
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
(1977)
16 Vayathinile
(1977)
Parattai
Aadu Puli Attam
(1977)
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
(1977)
Avargal
(1977)
Ramanathan
Chilakamma Cheppindi
(1977)
Ravi
Ondu Premada Kathe
(1977)
Sahodarara Savaal
(1977)
Somashekar
Kumkuma Rakshe
(1977)
Tholireyi Gadichindi
(1977)
Aame Katha
(1977)
Galaate Samsaara
(1977)
Mangudi Minor
(1978)
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
(1978)
Aval Appadithan
(1978)
Thyagu
Aayiram Jenmangal
(1978)
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
(1978)
Joe
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
(1978)
Sadhurangam
(1978)
Justice Gopinath
(1978)
Ravi
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
(1978)
Bairavi
(1978)
Shankar Salim Simon
(1978)
Priya
(1978)
Ganesh
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
(1978)
Thappu Thalangal
(1978)
Devu
Mullum Malarum
(1978)
Kaali
Kiladi Kittu
(1978)
Inspector Srikanth
Annadammula Savaal
(1978)
Maathu Tappada Maga
(1978)
Chandru
Paavathin Sambalam
(1978)
Vayasu Pilichindi
(1978)
Murali
Ninaithaale Inikkum
(1979)
Deepak
Kuppathu Raja
(1979)
Jakku (Jai Kumar)
Annai Oru Alayam
(1979)
Thaayillamal Naanillai
(1979)
'Pichuva' Pakkiri
Naan Vazhavaippen
(1979)
Dharma Yuddam
(1979)
Vijay
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
(1979)
Santhanam
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
(1979)
Kamaruddin
Iddaru Asadhyule
(1979)
Tiger
(1979)
Rashid
Naan Potta Saval
(1980)
Kaali
(1980)
Kaali
Anbukku Naan Adimai
(1980)
Murattu Kaalai
(1980)
Ellam Un Kairasi
(1980)
Raja
Billa
(1980)
Billa / Rajappa
Natchathiram
(1980)
Ram Robert Rahim
(1980)
Johnny
(1980)
Johnny / Vidhyasagar
Polladhavan
(1980)
Manohar
Saranam Ayyappa
(1980)
Ranuva Veeran
(1981)
Kazhugu
(1981)
Rajasekar
Thillu Mullu
(1981)
Chandran / Indiran
Garjanai
(1981)
Thee
(1981)
Netrikan
(1981)
Chakravarthy/Santhosh
Thanikattu Raja
(1982)
Puthu Kavithai
(1982)
Anand
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
(1982)
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
(1982)
Ranga
(1982)
Moondru Mugam
(1982)
Agni Sakshi
(1982)
Self
Pokkiri Raja
(1982)
Thanga Magan
(1983)
Uruvangal Maralam
(1983)
Sivappu Sooriyan
(1983)
Adutha Varisu
(1983)
Kannan
Thudikkum Karangal
(1983)
Paayum Puli
(1983)
Paayum Puli
Thai Veedu
(1983)
Andhaa Kaanoon
(1983)
Vijay Kumar Singh
Jeet Hamaari
(1983)
Raju
Sashti Viratham
(1983)
Thambikku Entha Ooru
(1984)
Balu
Kai Kodukkum Kai
(1984)
Nallavanukku Nallavan
(1984)
Anbulla Rajinikanth
(1984)
Gangvaa
(1984)
Chameli
Naan Mahaan Alla
(1984)
Viswanath
Meri Adalat
(1984)
Inspector Ashok
Ethe Naasaval
(1984)
John Jani Janardhan
(1984)
Insaaf Kaun Karega
(1984)
Vikram Singh
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
(1985)
Sri Raghavendrar
(1985)
Raghavendra Swami
Naan Sigappu Manithan
(1985)
Professor Vijay / Robinhood
Padikkadavan
(1985)
Rajendran
Yaar?
(1985)
Mahaguru
(1985)
Mahaguru/Vijay
Wafadaar
(1985)
Ek Saudagar
(1985)
Bewafai
(1985)
Ranveer
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
(1985)
Chithirame Chithirame
(1985)
Geraftaar
(1985)
Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
Naan Adimai Illai
(1986)
Maaveeran
(1986)
Mr. Bharath
(1986)
Bharat
Viduthalai
(1986)
Raja
Bhagwaan Dada
(1986)
Bhagwaan Dada
Kodai Mazhai
(1986)
Jeevana Poratam
(1986)
Asli Naqli
(1986)
Birju Ustad
Dosti Dhushmani
(1986)
Inspector Ranjith
Manithan
(1987)
Oorkavalan
(1987)
Kangeyan
Velaikkaran
(1987)
Ragupathy
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
(1987)
Cameo
Uttar Dakshin
(1987)
Shankar
Daku Hasina
(1987)
Bloodstone
(1988)
Shyam Sabu (as Rajni Kanth)
Guru Sishyan
(1988)
Raja aka Guru
Dharmathin Thalaivan
(1988)
Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
Tamacha
(1988)
Vicky
Kodi Parakuthu
(1989)
Erode Shivagiri / Dada
Chaalbaaz
(1989)
Jaggu
Rajathi Raja
(1989)
Raja/Chinnarasu
Raja Chinna Roja
(1989)
Raja, a youth who wants to become an actor.
Gair Kanooni
(1989)
Azam Khan
Siva
(1989)
Siva (Tiger)
Mappillai
(1989)
Bhrashtachar
(1989)
Abdul Sattar
Zulm Ki Zanjeer
(1989)
Raghu
Athisaya Piravi
(1990)
Panakkaran
(1990)
Muthu
Periya Idathu Pillai
(1990)
Thalapathi
(1991)
Surya
Nattukku Oru Nallavan
(1991)
Inspector Subhash
Farishtay
(1991)
Arjun Ramojirao
Khoon Ka Karz
(1991)
Kishan
Dharma Durai
(1991)
Dharmadurai
Phool Bane Angaray
(1991)
Inspector Ranjeet Singh
Hum
(1991)
Kumar Malhotra
Annamalai
(1992)
Annamalai
Pandiyan
(1992)
Tyagi
(1992)
Mannan
(1992)
Krishnan
Valli
(1993)
Insaniyat Ke Devta
(1993)
Anwar
Uzhaippali
(1993)
Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan
Yejaman
(1993)
Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan
Veera
(1994)
Muthuveerappan
Muthu
(1995)
Muthu / Zamindar (Muthu's father)
Baasha
(1995)
Manikkam / Manik Baashha
Pedarayudu
(1995)
Paparayudu
Aatank Hi Aatank
(1995)
Munna
Bhagya Debata
(1997)
Arunachalam
(1997)
Arunachalam / Vethachalam
Padayappa
(1999)
Padayappa
Bulandi
(2000)
Ghajraj Thakur
Baba
(2002)
Baba and Mahavatar Babaji
Chandramukhi
(2005)
Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Sivaji Arumugam
Kuselan
(2008)
Ashok Kumar
Kathanayakudu
(2008)
Ashok Kumar
Enthiran
(2010)
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
Endhiran Making of Robot
(2010)
Self
Ra.One
(2011)
Chitti / Himself
Kochadaiiyaan
(2014)
Kochadaiiyaan, Ranadheeran "Rana" and Senadheeran "Sena"
Lingaa
(2014)
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
Kabali
(2016)
'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
Cinema Veeran
(2017)
Self (voice)
2.0
(2018)
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
Kaala
(2018)
Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'
Petta
(2019)
Petta 'Kaali' Velan
Darbar
(2020)
Aadithya Arunachalam
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
(2020)
Annaatthe
(2021)
'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan
Jailer
(2023)
Muthuvel "Tiger" Pandian
Lal Salaam
(2024)
Moideen Bhai
Vettaiyan
(2024)
Sound
Mannan
(1992)
Playback Singer
Kochadaiiyaan
(2014)
Playback Singer
Kabali
(2016)
Playback Singer
Annaatthe
(2021)
Playback Singer
Jailer
(2023)
Playback Singer
Production
Writing
Crew