Biography
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 appeared in 170 films, including films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam. He is widely regarded as 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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Awards & recognition
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award · 2019
- Padma Vibhushan · 2016
- Padma Bhushan · 2000
- Filmfare Awards South
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Filmography49 titles
Sahodarara Savaal
Apoorva Raagangal
Baasha
Jigarthanda Double X
Guru Sishyan
Gangvaa
16 Vayathinile
Annamalai
Petta
Mannan
Sivaji
Mr. Bharath
Muthu
Jeet Hamaari
Puthu Kavithai
Chandramukhi
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Kuppathu Raja
Jailer
Enthiran
Kaala
Chennai Express
Velaikkaran
Baba
Moondru Mudichu
Coolie
Vettaiyan
Veera
Kabali
Hum
Chaalbaaz
Maaveeran
Aayiram Jenmangal
Darbar
2.0
Ra.One
Aadu Puli Attam
Bulandi
Farishtay
Bewafai
Kochadaiiyaan
Anbulla Rajinikanth
Lingaa
Gair Kanooni
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
Annaatthe
Bloodstone
Thai Veedu
Lal Salaam