Rajinikanth

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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 10 collaborators

61 collaborations (as Music; Original Music Composer)

Thengai Srinivasan

33 collaborations

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28 collaborations (as Editor)

27 collaborations

27 collaborations

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Panchu Arunachalam

26 collaborations (as Dialogue; Lyricist; Producer; Screenplay; Writer)

S. P. Muthuraman

25 collaborations (as Director; Producer; Screenplay; Writer)

22 collaborations

Y. G. Mahendran

22 collaborations

M. S. Viswanathan

21 collaborations (as Music; Original Music Composer)

Roles

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Vettaiyan (2024)

Lal Salaam (2024)

Muthuvel "Tiger" Pandian

Annaatthe (2021)

'Annaatthe' Kaalaiyaan

Family - A Made at Home Short Film (2020)

Aadithya Arunachalam

Petta 'Kaali' Velan

Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti

Karikaalan Vengaiyan 'Kaala'

'Kabali' Kabaliswaran

Raja Lingeswaran / Lingaa

Kochadaiiyaan (2014)

Kochadaiiyaan, Ranadheeran "Rana" and Senadheeran "Sena"

Chitti / Himself

Enthiran (2010)

Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti

Kathanayakudu (2008)

Sivaji: The Boss (2007)

Sivaji Arumugam

Chandramukhi (2005)

Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja

Baba and Mahavatar Babaji

Padayappa (1999)

Bhagya Debata (1997)

Arunachalam (1997)

Arunachalam / Vethachalam

Muthu / Zamindar (Muthu's father)

Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)

Pedarayudu (1995)

Manikkam / Manik Baashha

Uzhaippali (1993)

Tamilarasan/Tamilazhagan

Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan

Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993)

Pandiyan (1992)

Annamalai (1992)

Thalapathi (1991)

Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)

Inspector Subhash

Phool Bane Angaray (1991)

Inspector Ranjeet Singh

Khoon Ka Karz (1991)

Farishtay (1991)

Arjun Ramojirao

Dharma Durai (1991)

Athisaya Piravi (1990)

Periya Idathu Pillai (1990)

Panakkaran (1990)

Chaalbaaz (1989)

Bhrashtachar (1989)

Kodi Parakuthu (1989)

Erode Shivagiri / Dada

Mappillai (1989)

Raja Chinna Roja (1989)

Raja, a youth who wants to become an actor.

Zulm Ki Zanjeer (1989)

Gair Kanooni (1989)

Rajathi Raja (1989)

Raja/Chinnarasu

Bloodstone (1988)

Shyam Sabu (as Rajni Kanth)

Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)

Balu(lecturer) and Shankar

Guru Sishyan (1988)

Uttar Dakshin (1987)

Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)

Oorkavalan (1987)

Manithan (1987)

Velaikkaran (1987)

Daku Hasina (1987)

Maaveeran (1986)

Dosti Dhushmani (1986)

Inspector Ranjith

Asli Naqli (1986)

Kodai Mazhai (1986)

Bhagwaan Dada (1986)

Viduthalai (1986)

Jeevana Poratam (1986)

Naan Adimai Illai (1986)

Mr. Bharath (1986)

Padikkadavan (1985)

Geraftaar (1985)

Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)

Sri Raghavendrar (1985)

Raghavendra Swami

Wafadaar (1985)

Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)

Mahaguru (1985)

Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)

Professor Vijay / Robinhood

Chithirame Chithirame (1985)

Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985)

Ek Saudagar (1985)

John Jani Janardhan (1984)

Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)

Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)

Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)

Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)

Ethe Naasaval (1984)

Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)

Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)

Meri Adalat (1984)

Inspector Ashok

Thanga Magan (1983)

Adutha Varisu (1983)

Jeet Hamaari (1983)

Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)

Thai Veedu (1983)

Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)

Vijay Kumar Singh

Thudikkum Karangal (1983)

Uruvangal Maralam (1983)

Paayum Puli (1983)

Sashti Viratham (1983)

Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982)

Agni Sakshi (1982)

Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)

Moondru Mugam (1982)

Puthu Kavithai (1982)

Thanikattu Raja (1982)

Pokkiri Raja (1982)

Ranuva Veeran (1981)

Netrikan (1981)

Chakravarthy/Santhosh

Garjanai (1981)

Thillu Mullu (1981)

Chandran / Indiran

Murattu Kaalai (1980)

Saranam Ayyappa (1980)

Polladhavan (1980)

Ellam Un Kairasi (1980)

Naan Potta Saval (1980)

Johnny / Vidhyasagar

Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)

Ram Robert Rahim (1980)

Natchathiram (1980)

Billa / Rajappa

Annai Oru Alayam (1979)

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979)

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)

Dharma Yuddam (1979)

Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)

Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)

Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)

'Pichuva' Pakkiri

Iddaru Asadhyule (1979)

Kuppathu Raja (1979)

Jakku (Jai Kumar)

Justice Gopinath (1978)

En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)

Aval Appadithan (1978)

Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)

Thappu Thalangal (1978)

Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978)

Paavathin Sambalam (1978)

Mullum Malarum (1978)

Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)

Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye (1978)

Sadhurangam (1978)

Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)

Mangudi Minor (1978)

Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)

Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)

Kiladi Kittu (1978)

Inspector Srikanth

Annadammula Savaal (1978)

Shankar Salim Simon (1978)

Galaate Samsaara (1977)

Aame Katha (1977)

Tholireyi Gadichindi (1977)

Aaru Pushpangal (1977)

Kumkuma Rakshe (1977)

Gaayathri (1977)

Aadu Puli Attam (1977)

16 Vayathinile (1977)

Sahodarara Savaal (1977)

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)

Ondu Premada Kathe (1977)

Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)

Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (1977)

Kavikkuyil (1977)

Baalu Jenu (1976)

Moondru Mudichu (1976)

Anthuleni Katha (1976)

Katha Sangama (1976)

Apoorva Raagangal (1975)

Crew

Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)

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Annaatthe (2021)

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Kochadaiiyaan (2014)

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Chennai Express (2013)

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