Rajinikanth
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 170 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla, and Malayalam. He is widely regarded to be one of the most successful and popular actors in the history of Indian cinema. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016, India's third and second highest civilian honours respectively, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2019, the highest Indian award in the field of cinema, and the IFFI Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to world cinema.
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Jailer 2
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2026
Coolie
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2025
Vettaiyan
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2024
Jailer
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2023
Annaatthe
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2021
Darbar
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2020
Petta
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2019
2.0
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2018
Kaala
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2018
Kabali
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2016
Lingaa
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2014
Kochadaiiyaan
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2014
Ra.One
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2011
Enthiran
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2010
Kuselan
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2008
Sivaji: The Boss
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2007
Chandramukhi
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2005
Baba
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2002
Baba
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2002
Padayappa
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1999
Padayappa
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1999
Arunachalam
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1997
Muthu
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1995
Baasha
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1995
Valli
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1993
Valli
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1993
Yejaman
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1993
Insaniyat Ke Devta
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1993
Thalapathi
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1991
Shanti Kranti
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1991
Hum
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1991
Dharma Durai
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1991
Periya Idathu Pillai
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1990
Chaalbaaz
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1989
Kodi Parakuthu
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1989
Gair Kanooni
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1989
Bloodstone
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1988
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
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1988
Uttar Dakshin
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1987
Oorkavalan
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1987
Insaaf Kaun Karega
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1987
Asli Naqli
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1986
Kodai Mazhai
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1986
Viduthalai
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1986
Jeevana Poratam
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1986
Padikkadavan
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1985
Wafadaar
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1985
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
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1985
Mahaguru
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1985
Chithirame Chithirame
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1985
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
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1985
Gangvaa
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1984
Thai Veedu
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1983
Uruvavugal Maralam
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1983
Sashti Viratham
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1983
Ranuva Veeran
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1981
Thee
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1981
Ellam Un Kairasi
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1980
Naan Potta Saval
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1980
Johnny
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1980
Anbukku Naan Adimai
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1980
Dharma Yuddam
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1979
Ninaithale Inikkum
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1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
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1979
Kuppathu Raja
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1979
Paavathin Sambalam
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1978
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
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1978
Mullum Malarum
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1978
Bairavi
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1978
Mangudi Minor
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1978
Annadammula Savaal
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1978
Kiladi Kittu
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1978
Galaate Samsaara
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1977
Aame Katha
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1977
Tholireyi Gadichindi
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1977
Gayathri
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1977
Aadu Puli Attam
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1977
Sahodarara Savaal
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1977
16 Vayathinile
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1977
Ondu Premada Kathe
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1977
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
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1977
Baalu Jenu
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1976
Apoorva Raagangal
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1975
Ilaiyaraaja
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Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
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KHxRK: Reunion
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Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
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Dharman
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