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Date of Birth:

12 December 1949, Karnataka, India more

Mini Biography:

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (Rajnikanth) was born on December 12, 1949 in Karnataka... more

Trivia:

Father of Soundarya Rajinikanth more

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Endhiran (2009)	Vaseegaran	2009	-	7.2 (16)

2.	Kuselan (2008)	Ashok Kumar	2008	-	4.9 (156)
	AKAs: Katha Nayakudu (India: Telugu title)
3.	Sivaji (2007)	Shivaji Arumugam	2007	-	6.4 (1,919)
	AKAs: Sivaji: The Boss (India: English title: long title)
4.	Chandramukhi (2005)	(as Super Star Rajinikanth) Dr.Saravanan/Vettaiyan Raja	2005	-	5.7 (565)

5.	Baba (2002)	(as Super Star Rajnikanth) Baba	2002	-	3.2 (392)

6.	Bulandi (2000)	(as Superstar Rajnikant) Ghajraj Thakur	2000	-	4.5 (96)

7.	Padaiyappa (1999)	Padaiyappa	1999	-	6.3 (410)

8.	Krantikari (1997)	(as Rajnikant)	1997	-	6.5 (15)

9.	Arunachalam (1997)	Arunachalam	1997	-	5.0 (199)

10.	Muthu (1995)	Muthu	1995	-	7.1 (289)
	AKAs: The Dancing Maharaja (India: English title)
11.	Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)	Munna	1995	-	4.9 (94)

12.	Badsha (1995)	Badsha/Manickam	1995	-	8.2 (388)

13.	Peda Rayudu (1995)	Murdered Village Chief	1995	-	7.7 (129)

14.	Veera (1994)	Muthuveerappan "Veera"	1994	-	5.6 (87)

15.	Ejamaan (1993)	Vanavarayan	1993	-	5.5 (91)
	AKAs: Yejaman (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
16.	Uzhaippaali (1993)		1993	-	5.5 (54)

17.	Valli (1993)		1993	-	3.5 (41)

18.	Insaniyat Ke Devta (1993)	Anwar	1993	-	2.9 (16)

19.	Tyagi (1992)	Shankar G. 'Dadhu' Dayal	1992	-	3.3 (14)

20.	Mannan (1992)	Krishna	1992	-	6.5 (94)

21.	Annamalai (1992)	Annamalai	1992	-	7.0 (134)

22.	Pandian (1992)	Pandiyan	1992	-	5.0 (46)

23.	Chor Ke Ghar Chorni (1992)		1992	-	2.6 (5)

24.	Thalapathi (1991)	Surya	1991	-	8.4 (533)
	AKAs: Dal-pati (The Leader) (India: Hindi title) The Commander (India: English title)
25.	Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)		1991	-	3.4 (23)

26.	Khoon Ka Karz (1991)	Kishan/Assistant Commissioner Yamdoot	1991	-	4.3 (20)

27.	Farishtay (1991)	(as Rajnikant) Police Inspector Arjun Ramojirao Shivajirao Gaikwad Jadish Mulk Tange	1991	-	4.5 (37)

28.	Hum (1991)	(as Rajnikant) Kumar	1991	-	7.1 (419)
	AKAs: We
29.	Dharma Dorai (1991)		1991	-	6.5 (36)

30.	Phool Bane Angaarey (1991)	(as Rajnikant) Inspector Ranjeet Singh	1991	-	5.5 (20)
	AKAs: When a Flower Becomes a Fireball (International: English title)
31.	Shanti Kranti (1991)		1991	-	4.7 (12)

32.	Panakkaran (1990/I)		1990	-	6.0 (14)

33.	Adisaya Piravi (1990)	Kalicharan/Balwant 'Balu'/Inspector Maha	1990	-	7.3 (67)
	AKAs: Adhisaya Pirvai (India: Tamil title: DVD title) Sabse Badaa Badshah (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
34.	ChaalBaaz (1989)	(as Rajinikant) Jaggu	1989	-	7.0 (190)

35.	Bhrashtachar (1989)	Abdul Sattar	1989	-	5.0 (33)
	AKAs: Corruption (International: English title)
36.	Gair Kaanooni (1989)	(as Rajani Kant) Azam Khan	1989	-	3.1 (12)

37.	Raja Chinna Roja (1989)		1989	-	6.5 (37)

38.	Raajadhi Raaja (1989)		1989	-	6.2 (36)

39.	Kodiparakkudu (1989)	Erode Shivagiri/Dada	1989	-	6.0 (25)
	AKAs: Fluttering Flag
40.	Mappilai (1989)		1989	-	5.9 (37)

41.	Siva (1989)		1989	-	5.7 (30)
	AKAs: Shiva (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
42.	En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan (1989)		1989	-	-

43.	Bloodstone (1988)	(as Rajni Kanth) Shyam Sabu	1988	-	3.8 (278)

44.	Tamacha (1988)	(as Rajanikant) Vikram Pratap Singh 'Vicky'	1988	-	4.0 (12)

45.	Guru Sisyan (1988)		1988	-	6.6 (48)
	AKAs: Guru Sishyan (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration) Zulm Ka Badshah (India: Hindi title)
46.	Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)		1988	-	6.1 (33)

47.	Uttar Dakshin (1987)		1987	-	4.0 (17)

48.	Velaikkaaran (1987)		1987	-	5.5 (26)

49.	Zameen (1987)	(as Rajnikant)	1987	-	4.4 (17)

50.	Manithan (1987)		1987	-	4.3 (7)

51.	Daku Hasina (1987)	Mangal Singh	1987	-	3.5 (11)

52.	Oor Kavalan (1987)		1987	-	-

53.	Sattam Oru Vilayattu (1987)		1987	-	-

54.	Asli Naqli (1986)	(as Rajnikant) Birju Ustad	1986	-	3.9 (10)

55.	Bhagwaan Dada (1986)	Bhagwaan Dada	1986	-	3.9 (29)

56.	Mr. Bharath (1986/I)	Bharat (Gopinath's & Shanti's Son)	1986	-	7.4 (49)

57.	Naan Adimai Illai (1986)		1986	-	5.0 (11)

58.	Dosti Dushmani (1986)		1986	-	4.5 (13)

59.	Maaveran (1986)		1986	-	4.3 (14)

60.	Jeevana Porstam (1986)		1986	-	-

61.	Viduthalai (1986)	(as Rajnikant)	1986	-	-

62.	Geraftaar (1985)	(as Rajanikanth) Inspector Hussein (Guest Appearance)	1985	-	6.5 (97)

63.	Wafadaar (1985)	(as Rajani Kant) Ranga	1985	-	4.1 (12)

64.	Bewafai (1985)	Ranvir	1985	-	3.8 (13)

65.	Mahaguru (1985)	Vijay (Maha Guru)	1985	-	2.3 (6)

66.	Padikkathavan (1985)	(as Rajanikant) Rajkumar 'Raja' K. Pandey	1985	-	6.8 (41)
	AKAs: Fauladi (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
67.	Sree Raaghavendar (1985)	Venkatanathan	1985	-	5.7 (29)
	AKAs: Shri Raghavendrar (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
68.	Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)		1985	-	5.4 (24)

69.	Ek Saudagar (1985)	Kishore	1985	-	3.3 (5)

70.	Aaj Ka Dada (1985)		1985	-	2.4 (6)

71.	Chithirame Chithirame (1985)		1985	-	-

72.	Mera Inteqam (1985)		1985	-	-

73.	Nyayam Meere Cheppali (1985)		1985	-	-

74.	Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)		1985	-	-

75.	John Jani Janardhan (1984)	Janardhan B. Gupta/Inspector John A. Mendez/Jani	1984	-	4.4 (5)

76.	Gangvaa (1984)		1984	-	6.0 (8)

77.	Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)	(as Rajnikant) Police Inspector Vikram Singh	1984	-	2.4 (14)

78.	Meri Adalat (1984)	(as Rajnikant)	1984	-	3.1 (5)

79.	Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)		1984	-	5.9 (26)

80.	Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)		1984	-	5.1 (15)

81.	Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)		1984	-	4.9 (13)

82.	Anbulla Rajanikant (1984)		1984	-	4.8 (20)

83.	Kai Kodukkam Kai (1984)	Kaalimuthu/Veer	1984	-	4.8 (11)
	AKAs: Shoor Veer (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
84.	Aakhri Sangram (1984)	Bholu Pandit	1984	-	4.6 (6)

85.	Zulm Ki Zanjeer (1984)		1984	-	3.3 (5)

86.	Bhooka Sher (1984)		1984	-	3.2 (6)

87.	Dushmano Ka Dushman (1984)	Manohar	1984	-	-

88.	Idhey Naa Savaal (1984)		1984	-	-
	AKAs: Ithe Naa Saval (India: Telugu title: alternative transliteration)
89.	Nuvva Nena (1984)		1984	-	-
	AKAs: Neeya Nanna (India: Tamil title)
90.	Rowdycaku Saval (1984)		1984	-	-

91.	Takkaridonga (1984)		1984	-	-

92.	Tiger Rajani (1984)		1984	-	-

93.	Jeet Hamaari (1983)	(as Rajinikanth) Raju	1983	-	2.8 (5)

94.	Andhaa Kanoon (1983)	Vijay Kumar Singh	1983	-	6.2 (105)

95.	Moondru Mugham (1983)	Alex Pandiyan	1983	-	6.2 (32)

96.	Paayum Puli (1983)	(as Rajinikant)	1983	-	5.8 (15)
	AKAs: Faoladi Mukka (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
97.	Thanga Magan (1983)		1983	-	5.1 (15)

98.	Adutha Varisu (1983)		1983	-	3.6 (10)

99.	Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)		1983	-	3.2 (9)

100.	Prema Pariksha (1983)		1983	-	-

101.	Sasthi Viratam (1983)		1983	-	-

102.	Thayi Veedu (1983)		1983	-	-

103.	Thudikkum Karangal (1983)		1983	-	-

104.	Uruvavugal Maralam (1983)		1983	-	-

105.	Agni Sakshi (1982)		1982	-	6.4 (7)

106.	Pudhu Kavithai (1982)		1982	-	6.4 (10)

107.	Pokkiri Raja (1982)		1982	-	6.0 (25)

108.	Engeyo Ketta Kural (1982)		1982	-	5.3 (9)

109.	Ranga (1982)		1982	-	3.7 (14)

110.	Thanikkattu Raja (1982)		1982	-	2.9 (9)

111.	Thee (1981)		1981	-	5.9 (19)

112.	Thillu Mullu (1981)	Chandran/Indiran	1981	-	7.9 (170)

113.	Kazhagu (1981)		1981	-	6.5 (15)

114.	Netri Kann (1981)		1981	-	6.1 (25)
	AKAs: Netrikkan (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
115.	Black Cobra (1981)		1981	-	5.4 (16)

116.	Ranuva Veeran (1981)		1981	-	3.0 (13)

117.	Garjanai (1981)		1981	-	-
	AKAs: Garjanam (India: Malayalam title) Garjane (India: Kannada title) Garjaney (India: Kannada title: alternative transliteration)
118.	Kaali (1980)	Kaali	1980	-	4.8 (12)
	AKAs: Kali (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
119.	Maayadhaari Krishnudu (1980)		1980	-	-

120.	Polladhavan (1980)		1980	-	7.4 (7)

121.	Billa (1980)	Billa	1980	-	7.2 (111)

122.	Murattu Kaalai (1980)	Kaaliyan	1980	-	7.0 (30)

123.	Johnny/Jani (1980)		1980	-	6.4 (21)

124.	Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)		1980	-	5.2 (9)

125.	Ram Robert Rahim (1980)	Ram	1980	-	4.1 (5)

126.	Ellaam Un Kairaasi (1980)		1980	-	-

127.	Kurinchi Malar (1980)		1980	-	-

128.	Mr. Rajanikant (1980)	(as Rajnikant)	1980	-	-

129.	Naan Potta Savaal (1980)		1980	-	-

130.	Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)		1979	-	8.3 (40)

131.	Thai Illamal Naan Illai (1979)		1979	-	8.0 (6)

132.	Aarilirindhu Aruvathu Varai (1979)		1979	-	7.9 (38)

133.	Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum (1979)	Kamruddin	1979	-	7.2 (24)
	AKAs: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (India: English title) Allavudeenum Albutha Velakkum (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration) Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum (India: Tamil title)
134.	Annai Oru Aalayam (1979)		1979	-	6.9 (10)

135.	Johnny (1979)		1979	-	6.8 (46)

136.	Dharma Yuddham (1979)		1979	-	5.1 (9)

137.	Kuppathu Raja (1979)		1979	-	4.9 (6)

138.	Naan Vaazha Vaippen (1979)	Michael	1979	-	4.7 (6)

139.	Ammaa Evarigaina Amma (1979)		1979	-	-
	AKAs: Amma Evarikaina Amma (India: Telugu title: alternative transliteration)
140.	Andamaina Anubhavam (1979)		1979	-	-

141.	Diler (1979)		1979	-	-

142.	Thayillamal Nannilai (1979)		1979	-	-

143.	Tiger (1979)		1979	-	-

144.	En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)		1978	-	-

145.	Shankar Saleem Simon (1978)		1978	-	-

146.	Aval Appadithaan (1978)	Advertising Boss	1978	-	8.2 (36)

147.	Mullum Malarum (1978)	Kali	1978	-	8.2 (50)

148.	Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)	Murli	1978	-	8.0 (13)
	AKAs: Elamai Vunjaladugiradhu (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
149.	Thappitha Thala (1978)		1978	-	6.7 (8)
	AKAs: Losing the Rhythm Thappu Thalangal (India: Tamil title) Wrong Beats
150.	Bhairavi (1978)		1978	-	5.5 (9)
	AKAs: Bairavi (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
151.	Priya (1978)		1978	-	4.9 (23)

152.	Ayiram Janmangal (1978)		1978	-	-

153.	Chadurangam (1978)		1978	-	-
	AKAs: Chadarangam (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
154.	Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978)		1978	-	-
	AKAs: God Bless Me!
155.	Justice Gopinath (1978)		1978	-	-

156.	Kiladi Kittu (1978)		1978	-	-

157.	Maathu Thappadha Maga (1978)		1978	-	-

158.	Mangudi Minor (1978)		1978	-	-

159.	Pavathin Sambalam (1978)		1978	-	-

160.	Thayi Meethu Sathyam (1978)		1978	-	-

161.	Vanakathukuria Kathaliye (1978)		1978	-	-

162.	Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)		1978	-	-

163.	Aarupushpangal (1977)		1977	-	-

164.	Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)	Parattayan	1977	-	8.3 (138)
	AKAs: 16 Vayathiniley At the Age of Sixteen Sweet 16
165.	Aadu Puli Atham (1977)		1977	-	6.1 (10)

166.	Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)		1977	-	5.9 (8)

167.	Gayatri (1977)		1977	-	5.8 (8)

168.	Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)	Kasi	1977	-	4.8 (6)

169.	Avargal (1977)	Ramnath	1977	-	4.7 (20)
	AKAs: Characters They
170.	Aame Katha (1977)		1977	-	-

171.	Galate Samsara (1977)		1977	-	-

172.	Kavikuyil (1977)		1977	-	-

173.	Kumkuma Rakshe (1977)		1977	-	-

174.	Raghupati Raghava Rajaram (1977)		1977	-	-

175.	Sahodarara Saval (1977)		1977	-	-

176.	Tholireyi Gadichindi (1977)		1977	-	-

177.	Moondru Mudichu (1976)		1976	-	8.7 (43)
	AKAs: Three Knots
178.	Anthuleni Katha (1976)	Murthy	1976	-	7.7 (15)
	AKAs: A Story Without an End
179.	Apoorva Raagangal (1975)		1975	-	7.8 (49)
	AKAs: Rare Melodies
180.	Katha Sangama (1975)		1975	-	7.0 (9)

Writer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Baba (2002)	(screenplay) (story)	2002	-	3.2 (392)

Producer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Baba (2002)	(producer)	2002	-	3.2 (392)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Aaghaaz (2000)	Himself (a scene from a movie)	2000	-	5.9 (74)

2.	Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)	Himself (a scene from a movie)	1990	-	6.2 (118)

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