About
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an iconic Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil cinema. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has appeared in 170 films across various languages including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla, and Malayalam. Rajinikanth is revered as one of the most successful and popular actors in the history of Indian cinema. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and the IFFI Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field.
Career Timeline
Acting Debut
Rajinikanth makes his acting debut.
Transition to Lead Roles
Rajinikanth transitions to lead roles.
Superstar Status
Rajinikanth achieves superstardom.
Sivaji The Boss Blockbuster
'Sivaji The Boss' breaks box office records.
Endhiran Release
'Endhiran' becomes a major success.
2.0 Release
'2.0' becomes a major hit.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Indian Cinema Icon
Remains a beloved cultural icon.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026