6.0
Jailer 2
2026
Rajinikanth
Acting
Born December 12, 1950Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Biography
Rajinikanth (born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad; 12 December 1950) is an Indian actor, producer, and screenwriter who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He made his cinematic debut in a supporting antagonistic role in K. Balachander's Tamil drama *Apoorva Raagangal* (1975). Known for his distinctive acting style and dialogue delivery, he has become an established and commercially bankable actor in Indian cinema. After initially portraying villains and anti-heroes, Rajinikanth transitioned to lead roles during the late 1970s and 1980s. His collaborations with director S. P. Muthuraman included *Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri* (1977), *Murattu Kaalai* (1980), and *Nallavanukku Nallavan* (1984). His notable films of the 1990s included Suresh Krisnna's *Annamalai* (1992) and *Baashha* (1995), K. S. Ravikumar's *Muthu* (1995), and *Padayappa* (1999). During the 2000s and 2010s, Rajinikanth appeared in P. Vasu's horror-comedy *Chandramukhi* (2005), Shankar's action film *Sivaji: The Boss* (2007), and the science-fiction films *Enthiran* (2010) and *2.0* (2018). He also starred in Pa. Ranjith's dramas *Kabali* (2016) and *Kaala* (2018), and Karthik Subbaraj's action film *Petta* (2019). He received the Padma Bhushan in 2000, the Padma Vibhushan in 2016, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2021. In 2023, Rajinikanth starred in Nelson Dilipkumar's action film *Jailer*. His 2024 releases included an extended cameo as Moideen Bhai in Aishwarya Rajinikanth's *Lal Salaam* and the lead role in T. J. Gnanavel's action-drama *Vettaiyan*. His subsequent films include Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller *Coolie* (2025) and Nelson Dilip Kumar's sequel *Jailer 2* (2026). Notable Upcoming Films Ashwath Marimuthu's *Dharman* (2027) and Nelson Dilip Kumar's *RKxKH Re-Union*.
Movies
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6.1
Coolie
2025
6.2
Vettaiyan
2024
2.3
Lal Salaam
2024
6.5
Jailer
2023
4.7
Annaatthe
2021
5.9
Darbar
2020
7.2
Petta
2019
5.9
2.0
2018
6.4
Kaala
2018
0.0
Cinema Veeran
2017
6.0
Kabali
2016
5.0
Lingaa
2014
5.4
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
5.8
Ra.One
2011
6.6
Enthiran
2010
0.0
Endhiran Making of Robot
2010
5.2
Kuselan
2008
0.0
Kathanayakudu
2008
7.1
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
6.8
Chandramukhi
2005
6.3
Baba
2002
5.6
Bulandi
2000
7.4
Padayappa
1999
6.5
Bhagya Debata
1997
7.3
Arunachalam
1997
6.8
Muthu
1995
5.1
Aatank Hi Aatank
1995
7.4
Pedarayudu
1995
7.6
Baasha
1995
6.3
Veera
1994
4.8
Valli
1993
6.4
Uzhaippali
1993
7.2
Yejaman
1993
7.7
Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993
5.6
Pandiyan
1992
7.3
Annamalai
1992
5.0
Tyagi
1992
7.2
Mannan
1992
8.0
Thalapathi
1991
8.0
Shanti Kranti
1991
6.8
Phool Bane Angaray
1991
5.5
Khoon Ka Karz
1991
5.5
Farishtay
1991
6.0
Hum
1991
7.3
Dharma Durai
1991
7.1
Athisaya Piravi
1990
5.0
Periya Idathu Pillai
1990
5.5
Panakkaran
1990
6.1
Chaalbaaz
1989
3.4
Bhrashtachar
1989
4.5
Kodi Parakuthu
1989
7.1
Mappillai
1989
6.6
Raja Chinna Roja
1989
5.0
Siva
1989
5.0
Gair Kanooni
1989
6.7
Rajathi Raja
1989
4.4
Bloodstone
1988
6.9
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988
7.6
Guru Sishyan
1988
6.5
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
1988
5.0
Tamacha
1988
6.5
Uttar Dakshin
1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
7.0
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Oorkavalan
5.2
Oorkavalan
1987
8.4
Insaaf Kaun Karega
1987
5.5
Manithan
1987
6.4
Velaikkaran
1987
6.3
Daku Hasina
1987
6.0
Maaveeran
1986
7.5
Dosti Dhushmani
1986
7.5
Asli Naqli
1986
6.0
Kodai Mazhai
1986
3.5
Bhagwaan Dada
1986
5.8
Viduthalai
1986
4.0
Jeevana Poratam
1986
6.2
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
7.1
Mr. Bharath
1986
6.8
Padikkadavan
1985
4.5
Yaar?
1985
5.5
Bewafai
1985
6.3
Geraftaar
1985
6.7
Sri Raghavendrar
1985
7.0
Wafadaar
1985
6.0
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985
Mahaguru
6.5
Mahaguru
1985
6.4
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985
0.0
Chithirame Chithirame
1985
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
5.0
Nyayam Meere Cheppali
1985
6.6
John Jani Janardhan
1984
6.8
Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984
7.5
Gangvaa
1984
5.2
Anbulla Rajinikanth
1984
6.2
Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984
7.0
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984
5.5
Naan Mahaan Alla
1984
6.0
Meri Adalat
1984
5.8
Thanga Magan
1983
5.5
Adutha Varisu
1983
4.5
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
4.0
Thai Veedu
1983
7.2
Andhaa Kaanoon
1983
5.0
Thudikkum Karangal
1983
5.0
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983
6.0
Paayum Puli
1983
Sashti Viratham
0.0
Sashti Viratham
1983
6.5
Agni Sakshi
1982
6.7
Enkeyo Ketta Kural
1982
6.7
Moondru Mugam
1982
7.0
Pudhu Kavithai
1982
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
5.0
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
1982
6.2
Ranga
1982
6.1
Thanikattu Raja
1982
7.2
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Ranuva Veeran
9.0
Ranuva Veeran
1981
5.1
Netrikan
1981
Garjanai
6.5
Garjanai
1981
7.0
Thillu Mullu
1981
5.8
Kazhugu
1981
7.2
Thee
1981
6.5
Murattu Kaalai
1980
0.0
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
6.2
Polladhavan
1980
5.5
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
Naan Potta Saval
6.0
Naan Potta Saval
1980
5.5
Johnny
1980
5.3
Kaali
1980
5.7
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
7.0
Ram Robert Rahim
1980
5.5
Natchathiram
1980
7.2
Billa
1980
6.2
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
7.9
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai
1979
8.0
Tiger
1979
Naan Vazhavaippen
9.0
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979
6.3
Dharma Yuddam
1979
5.7
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
6.5
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
1979
6.2
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979
Iddaru Asadhyule
0.0
Iddaru Asadhyule
1979
6.7
Kuppathu Raja
1979
5.6
Priya
1978
4.0
Justice Gopinath
1978
5.0
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Paavathin Sambalam
6.0
Paavathin Sambalam
1978
8.0
Aval Appadithan
1978
4.0
Thappu Thalangal
1978
5.3
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
7.5
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978
8.3
Mullum Malarum
1978
6.0
Vayasu Pilichindi
1978
7.0
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978
Sadhurangam
6.0
Sadhurangam
1978
6.5
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
1978
6.8
Bairavi
1978
4.0
Mangudi Minor
1978
Maathu Tappada Maga
6.5
Maathu Tappada Maga
1978
6.0
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Annadammula Savaal
6.5
Annadammula Savaal
1978
Kiladi Kittu
0.0
Kiladi Kittu
1978
7.0
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
Galaate Samsaara
4.0
Galaate Samsaara
1977
Aame Katha
7.0
Aame Katha
1977
Tholireyi Gadichindi
4.0
Tholireyi Gadichindi
1977
Aaru Pushpangal
6.0
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
4.0
Kumkuma Rakshe
1977
Gayathri
7.0
Gayathri
1977
5.7
Aadu Puli Attam
1977
8.0
Sahodarara Savaal
1977
7.5
16 Vayathinile
1977
6.0
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
1977
Ondu Premada Kathe
0.0
Ondu Premada Kathe
1977
6.0
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram
1977
7.0
Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977
6.0
Kavikkuyil
1977
6.8
Avargal
1977
5.0
Baalu Jenu
1976
6.3
Moondru Mudichu
1976
7.7
Anthuleni Katha
1976
8.0
Katha Sangama
1976
7.9
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
0.0
Untitled Rajnikanth - Nithilan Saminathan Film
0.0
KHxRK: Reunion
0.0
Dharman
0.0
Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun
0.0
Ilaiyaraaja
0.0
