Cast & creator
Rajinikanth
Best known for Jailer 2, Thambikku Entha Ooru, Coolie
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*.
Also known as: රජිනිකාන්ත්, Rajni Kanth, Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, Thalaivar, Super Star
202
film credits
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television credits
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1975–2026 · acting roles
6.2
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (204)
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Jailer 2
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
2026
Thambikku Entha Ooru
Balu
1984
Coolie
Devaraj 'Deva'
2025
Jailer
Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian
2023Jailer
Playback Singer
2023
Chennai Express
Thanks
2013Naan Vazhavaippen
Michael D' Souza
1979
Enthiran
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti
2010
Ra.One
Chitti / Self
2011
Kuppathu Raja
Jakku / Jayakumar
1979
KHxRK: Reunion
Tholireyi Gadichindi
1977
2.0
Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti
2018Galaate Samsaara
Sundar
1977
Kodai Mazhai
Self
1986
Asli Naqli
Birju Ustad
1986
Petta
Petta 'Kaali' Velan
2019
Wafadaar
Ranga
1985Aame Katha
1977
Sivaji: The Boss
Sivaji Arumugam
2007
Darbar
Aadithya Arunachalam IPS
2020
Kabali
'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
2016Kabali
Playback Singer
2016Paavathin Sambalam
Kathiravan
1978
Chandramukhi
Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja
2005
Baalu Jenu
Vasu
1976
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
Annaatthe
'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan
2021Annaatthe
Playback Singer
2021
Padayappa
Padayappa
1999Padayappa
Story Developer
1999Mahaguru
Vijay / Mahaguru
1985Annadammula Savaal
1978Naan Potta Saval
1980
Baba
Baba / Mahavatar Babaji
2002Baba
Producer
2002Baba
Screenplay
2002Baba
Story
2002Baba
Playback Singer
2002
Kaala
Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'
2018Iddaru Asadhyule
Inspector Bhaskar
1979
Thee
Rajshekhar 'Raja'
1981
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
Thalapathi
Surya
1991
Chithirame Chithirame
1985
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
Dharman
Dharman
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Thanks
2023Kiladi Kittu
Inspector Srikanth
1978
Ellam Un Kairasi
Raja
1980
Bloodstone
Shyam Sabu
1988
Arunachalam
Arunachalam / Vedhachalam
1997
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Akshay Kumar
2020
Muthu
Muthu / Muthu's father
1995
Periya Idathu Pillai
Self
1990
Jeevana Poratam
Ravi
1986Sashti Viratham
Mahout
1983
Into the Wild with Bear Grylls & Rajinikanth
2020
Vettaiyan
SP V. Athiyan IPS
2024
Vayasu Pilichindi
Murali
1978
Tamacha
Vicky
1988Nyayam Meere Cheppali
Atmaram
1985
Baasha
Manikkam / Manik Baashha
1995Ondu Premada Kathe
Chairman of village panchayat
1977
Thai Veedu
1983
Veera
Muthuveerappan
1994Ranuva Veeran
Raghu
1981
Athisaya Piravi
1990
Naan Sigappu Manithan
Professor Vijay / Robinhood
1985
Mangudi Minor
Kumar
1978
Viduthalai
Raja
1986Aaru Pushpangal
1977Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
Writer
2000Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
Story
2000
Mr. Bharath
Bharat
1986
Insaaf Kaun Karega
Vikram Singh
1987
Hum
Kumar Malhotra
1991
Apoorva Raagangal
Pandiyan
1975
Lingaa
Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa
2014
Bulandi
Ghajraj Thakur
2000
Velaikkaran
Ragupathy
1987
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
Veeraiyan
1977
Agni Sakshi
Self
1982
Endhiran Making of Robot
Self
2010
Kodi Parakuthu
Erode Shivagiri / Dada
1989
Siva
Siva (Tiger)
1989
Insaniyat Ke Devta
Anwar
1993
Kumkuma Rakshe
1977
Panakkaran
Muthu
1990
Chilakamma Cheppindi
Ravi
1977
Aatank Hi Aatank
Munna
1995
Anthuleni Katha
Murthy
1976
Geraftaar
Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
1985
Moondru Mudichu
Prasath
1976
Sahodarara Savaal
Somashekar
1977
Kochadaiiyaan
Kochadaiiyaan / Ranadheeran / Senadheeran
2014Kochadaiiyaan
Playback Singer
2014
Chaalbaaz
Jaggu
1989
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
Rajnikanth
1978
Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984
Justice Gopinath
Ravi
1978
Annamalai
Annamalai
1992
Mappillai
Arumugam
1989
Andhaa Kaanoon
Vijay Kumar Singh
1983
Cinema Veeran
Self (voice)
2017
Dharma Durai
Dharmadurai
1991
Manithan
1987
Pedarayudu
Paparayudu
1995
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Kamaruddin
1979
Thillu Mullu
Chandran / Indiran
1981
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Balu(lecturer) and Shankar
1988
16 Vayathinile
Parattai
1977
Bairavi
Mookaiyah
1978
Bhagwaan Dada
Bhagwaan Dada
1986
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
Santhanam
1979
Johnny
Johnny / Vidyasagar
1980
Valli
Veeraiyan
1993Valli
Writer
1993Valli
Producer
1993
Gair Kanooni
Azam Khan
1989
Naan Mahaan Alla
Viswanath
1984Oorkavalan
Kangeyan
1987
Avargal
Ramanathan
1977Sadhurangam
1978
Shanti Kranti
Inspector Subhash (Tamil & Hindi Version)
1991Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Cameo
1987
Paayum Puli
Paayum Puli
1983
Polladhavan
Manohar
1980
Raja Chinna Roja
Raja
1989
Kathanayakudu
Ashok Kumar
2008
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Anbulla Rajinikanth
1984
Billa
Billa / Rajappa
1980
Kuselan
Ashok Kumar
2008
Moondru Mugam
1982
Bhagya Debata
Singer (Guest appearence)
1997
Aval Appadithan
Thyagu
1978
Phool Bane Angaray
Inspector Ranjeet Singh
1991
Padikkadavan
Rajendran
1985
Pudhu Kavithai
Anand
1982
John Jani Janardhan
1984
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982
Murattu Kaalai
1980
Katha Sangama
Kondaji
1976
Thappu Thalangal
Devu
1978Maathu Tappada Maga
Chandru
1978
Natchathiram
1980
Mullum Malarum
Kaali
1978
Tyagi
Shankar G. "Dadhu" Dayal
1992
Thaayillamal Naanillai
'Pichuva' Pakkiri
1979
Ilaiyaraaja
Self
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Joe
1978
Uzhaippali
Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan
1993
Dosti Dhushmani
Inspector Ranjith
1986
Kazhugu
Rajasekar
1981
Yejaman
Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan
1993
Lal Salaam
Moideen Bhai
2024
Netrikan
Chakravarthy/Santhosh
1981
Mannan
Krishnan
1992Mannan
Playback Singer
1992
Uttar Dakshin
Shankar
1987
Gangvaa
Chameli
1984
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
(archive footage)
1988
Khoon Ka Karz
Kishan
1991
Aadu Puli Attam
Rajini
1977
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
Ravi
1985
Thanga Magan
Arun
1983
Farishtay
Arjun Ramojirao
1991
Bhrashtachar
Abdul Sattar
1989
Priya
Ganesh
1978
Rajathi Raja
Raja/Chinnarasu
1989
Ranga
1982
Dharma Yuddam
Vijay
1979
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
Sampath
1977
Sri Raghavendrar
Raghavendra Swami
1985
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
Pandiyan
Pandiyan
1992
Yaar?
1985
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Guru Sishyan
Raja aka Guru
1988
Uruvavugal Maralam
God
1983
Kaali
Kaali
1980Gayathri
Rajarathnam
1977
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Meri Adalat
Inspector Ashok
1984
Thanikattu Raja
1982Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
Adutha Varisu
Kannan
1983
Bewafai
Ranveer
1985
Kavikkuyil
Murugan
1977
Tiger
Rashid
1979Nandri, Meendum Varuga
1982Garjanai
1981
Ram Robert Rahim
Ram
1980
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Daku Hasina
1987
Maaveeran
1986
Thudikkum Karangal
1983
Ninaithale Inikkum
Deepak
1979
Shankar Salim Simon
Simon
1978