Rajinikanth

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rajinikanth
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Dec 12, 1950(1950-12-12)
Age	74
Birthplace	Bengaluru
Country	India
Birth City	Karnataka
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Rajinikanth Biography

Rajinikanth is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on December 12, 1950 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He was the Tamil film star and was the second-highest-paid actor in Asia in 2007. He has appeared in more than 150 films and was awarded four Best Actor Awards by the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

In 2007, he won the Indian Entertainer of the Year Award, leaving Shahrukh Kan as the second-place finisher.

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian film actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a producer and screenwriter. Hailed as Superstar or Thalaivaa (leader) by fans and followers, Rajinikanth is among popular actors in South India. As of 2019, Rajinikanth has won six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards—four Best Actor Awards and two Special Awards for Best Actor—and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award. The Government of India has honored him with the Padma Bhushan (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan (2016). He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 4th Vijay Awards. 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, he will be honored with the Icon of Global Jubilee award.

Rajinikanth 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. Following his debut in K. Balachander’s 1975 Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal, his acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films. He had his first major role in Balachander’s Telugu drama film Anthuleni Katha (1976), and got his breakthrough in Tamil with Moondru Mudichu (1976)—also directed by Balachander. His style and mannerisms in the latter earned recognition from the audience. In 1978, he received critical acclaim for his roles in Mullum Malarum and Aval Appadithan; the former earned him a Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actor. He played dual roles in the action thriller Billa (1980), which was a remake of the Bollywood film Don (1978). It was his biggest commercial success to that point and gave him the action hero image.

Latha Rangachari was his bride on February 2, 1981. They had two daughters, Aishwarya and Soundarya. Both became involved in the film industry.

Rajinikanth Net Worth

Rajinikanth is one of the richest Movie Actor from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rajinikanth 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before becoming a stage actor, he worked as a bus conductor.

1975’s Apoorva Rahaganga was his first film and won the National Film Award.

Rajinikanth was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on 12 December 1950 in a Marathi family in Bangalore, Mysore State (present day Karnataka). His mother was a housewife, and his father Ramoji Rao Gaekwad was a police constable. He was named Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, after the Maratha Empire king Shivaji, and was brought up speaking Marathi at home and Kannada outside. His ancestors hailed from Mavadi Kadepathar, Pune, Maharashtra, and Nachikuppam, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. He is the youngest of four siblings in a family consisting of two elder brothers (Satyanarayana Rao and Nageshwara Rao) and a sister (Aswath Balubhai). After his father’s retirement from work in 1956, the family moved to the suburb of Hanumantha Nagar in Bangalore and built a house there. He lost his mother at the age of nine.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rajinikanth height 5 ft 9 in Rajinikanth weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rajinikanth Dating?

According to our records, Rajinikanth married to Latha Rajinikanth. As of December 1, 2023, Rajinikanth’s is not dating anyone.

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In the second half of the 1980s, Rajinikanth acted in commercially successful films such as Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985), Padikkathavan (1985), Mr. Bharath (1986), Velaikaran (1987), Guru Sishyan (1988) and Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988). In 1988, he made his only American film appearance in Bloodstone, directed by Dwight Little, in which he played an English-speaking Indian taxi driver. Rajinikanth finished the decade with films including Rajadhi Raja, Siva, Raja Chinna Roja and Mappillai while also starring in a few Bollywood productions. Raja Chinna Roja was the first Indian film to feature live action and animation.

Facts & Trivia

Rajinikanth Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Rajinikanth celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

Rajinikanth married Latha Rangachari, a student of Ethiraj College for Women who interviewed him for her college magazine. The marriage took place on 26 February 1981, in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The couple has two daughters named Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Soundarya Rajinikanth. Latha runs a school named “The Ashram”.

Top Facts about Rajinikanth

1. Rajinikanth is a legendary Indian film actor.
2. He has acted in over 150 films.
3. Rajinikanth was born on December 12, 1950.
4. He began his acting career in the early 1970s.
5. Rajinikanth’s real name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad.
6. He is known for his unique style and mannerisms on screen.
7. Rajinikanth has won numerous awards for his performances.
8. He has a massive fan following across India and beyond.
9. In addition to acting, he is also a philanthropist and politician.
10. Rajinikanth’s net worth is estimated at $50 million USD

How much is Rajinikanth salary?

Undoubtedly, Rajinikanth is one of the biggest stars in India and he enjoys an incredible remuneration after bringing millions of his fans to theatres. As of this year, the star gets paid about Rs 125 crores per movie.

Why is Rajnikanth so famous in Japan?

Superstar Rajinikanth has a cult following in Japan. It all started in 1998 when Rajinikanth’s Tamil hit Muthu was released in Japan as Muthu – Oduru Maharaja (Dancing Maharaja). The movie turned out to be a blockbuster, and was the first non-Hollywood movie to have got a big reception till that point in time.

Who named rajini super star?

Bairavi, directed by M. Bhaskar , was the first Tamil film to cast Rajinikanth as a solo hero. It was for this film that he earned the sobriquet “Superstar”.

Who is God of Indian cinema?

He is India’s first example of rag-to-riches. Working tirelessly even at the age of 65, Rajinikanth is without doubt a true legend.

Who is No 1 hero in Tamilnadu?

Superstar Rajinikanth , also popularly known as Thalaivar, has been the most popular celebrity in Tamil cinema. From working as a bus conductor to emerging as a star of South cinema, Rajinikanth is one of the most respected actors.