Rajinikanth Filmography
Rajinikanth, the name that reverberates through the hearts of millions of fans, is a cultural icon of the Indian film industry. His charisma, style, and unmatched screen presence have not only earned him a massive fan following in India but have also made him a global phenomenon. With a career spanning over four decades, Rajinikanth has carved a niche for himself in the world of Indian cinema, setting new benchmarks and redefining the concept of stardom.
Source: Wikipedia
Early Life and Journey to Stardom
Born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950, in Bangalore, Rajinikanth’s early life was marked by humble beginnings. Before embarking on his acting career, he worked in various odd jobs to support his family. However, fate had other plans for him. His tryst with acting began when he joined the Madras Film Institute, which eventually paved the way for his entry into the world of cinema.
The Rise of the Superstar
Rajinikanth’s rise to stardom was not an overnight phenomenon. With his debut in the Tamil film “Apoorva Raagangal” (1975) directed by K. Balachander, his impeccable acting skills started gaining attention. Subsequently, his unique style and dialogue delivery in iconic films like “Billa,” “Padayappa,” and “Baashha” propelled him to unprecedented heights of fame. His larger-than-life on-screen persona and trademark mannerisms quickly made him a household name, not just in the Tamil film industry but across the entire Indian subcontinent.
The Rajinikanth Phenomenon
Rajinikanth’s influence extends far beyond the silver screen. The term “Rajinikanthism” has become synonymous with a cultural phenomenon characterized by his distinctive style, punchy dialogues, and his ability to effortlessly connect with the masses. His fans often go to extreme lengths to demonstrate their devotion, with some even building temples in his honor. The fervor surrounding his movie releases is nothing short of a festival, with fans celebrating his films as a grand occasion.
Rajinikanth Flinography
Year | Film | Role | Language |
1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Pandiyan | Tamil |
1976 | Katha Sangama | Kondaji | Kannada |
Anthuleni Katha | Murthy | Telugu | |
Moondru Mudichu | Prasad | Tamil | |
Baalu Jenu | Vasu | Kannada | |
1977 | Avargal | Ramanathan | Tamil |
Kavikkuyil | Murugan | ||
Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram | Veeraiyan | ||
Chilakamma Cheppindi | Ravi | Telugu | |
Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri | Sampath | Tamil | |
Ondu Premada Kathe | Chairman of village panchayat | Kannada | |
16 Vayathinile | Parattai | Tamil | |
Sahodarara Savaal | Somashekhar | Kannada | |
Aadu Puli Attam | Rajini | Tamil | |
Gayathri | Rajarathnam | ||
Kumkuma Rakshe | Murali | Kannada | |
Aaru Pushpangal | Ravi | Tamil | |
Tholireyi Gadichindi | Chitti Babu | Telugu | |
Aame Katha | – | ||
Galate Samsara | Sundar | Kannada | |
1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | Simon | Tamil |
Kiladi Kittu | Srikanth | Kannada | |
Annadammula Savaal | Rangababu | Telugu | |
Aayiram Jenmangal | Ramesh | Tamil | |
Maathu Tappada Maga | Chandru | Kannada | |
Mangudi Minor | Kumar | Tamil | |
Bairavi | Mookaiah | ||
Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | Murali | ||
Sadhurangam | Sundaresan | ||
Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | Joe | ||
Vayasu Pilichindi | Murali | Telugu | |
Mullum Malarum | Kaali | Tamil | |
Iraivan Kodutha Varam | Rajnikanth | ||
Thappida Thala | Devu | Kannada | |
Thappu Thalangal | Deva | Tamil | |
Aval Appadithan | Thyagu | ||
Thai Meethu Sathiyam | Babu | ||
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | Saravana | ||
Paavathin Sambalam | Himself | ||
Justice Gopinath | Ravi | ||
Priya | Ganesh | Tamil | |
Kannada | |||
1979 | Kuppathu Raja | Raja | Tamil |
Iddaru Asadhyule | Bhaskar | Telugu | |
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | Kamruddin | Malayalam | |
Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum | Tamil | ||
Ninaithale Inikkum | Deepak | Tamil | |
Andamaina Anubhavam | Dilip | Telugu | |
Thaayillamal Naan Illai | Bichwa Bakri | Tamil | |
Dharma Yuddham | Vijay | ||
Naan Vazhavaippen | Michael D’Souza | ||
Tiger | Rashid | Telugu | |
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Santhanam | Tamil | |
Annai Oru Aalayam | Vijay | Tamil | |
Amma Evarikkaina Amma | Telugu | ||
1980 | Billa | David Billa, Rajappa | Tamil |
Natchathiram | Himself | ||
Ram Robert Rahim | Inspector Ram | Telugu | |
Anbukku Naan Adimai | Gopinath | Tamil | |
Kaali | Kaali | Tamil | |
Telugu | |||
Mayadari Krishnudu | Krishnudu | Telugu | |
Naan Potta Savaal | Ramu (Shiva) | Tamil | |
Johnny | Johnny, Vidyasagar | ||
Ellam Un Kairasi | Raja | ||
Polladhavan | Manohar | ||
Murattu Kaalai | Kaalaiyan | ||
1981 | Thee | Rajashekar | |
Kazhugu | Raja | ||
Thillu Mullu | Chandran (Indiran) | ||
Garjanai | Vijay | Tamil | |
Garjanam | Malayalam | ||
Garjane | Kannada | ||
Netrikkan | Chakravarthi, Santhosh | Tamil | |
Ranuva Veeran | Raghu | ||
1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Ramesh, Raja | |
Thanikattu Raja | Suryaprakash | ||
Ranga | Ranganathan | ||
Puthukavithai | Anand | ||
Nandri, Meendum Varuga | Himself | ||
Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Kumaran | ||
Moondru Mugam | SP Alex Pandian IPS, Arun, John | ||
Agni Sakshi | Himself | ||
1983 | Paayum Puli | Bharani | |
Uruvangal Maralam | Himself (Raghavendrar) | ||
Thudikkum Karangal | Gopi | ||
Andhaa Kaanoon | Vijay Kumar Singh | Hindi | |
Thai Veedu | Raju | Tamil | |
Sivappu Sooriyan | Vijay | ||
Jeet Hamaari | Raju | Hindi | |
Adutha Varisu | Kannan | Tamil | |
Thanga Magan | Arun | ||
1984 | Meri Adalat | Inspector Ashok | Hindi |
Naan Mahan Alla | Vishwanath | Tamil | |
Thambikku Entha Ooru | Balu | ||
Kai Kodukkum Kai | Kaalimuthu | ||
Idhe Naa Savaal | Ramu (Shiva) | Telugu | |
Anbulla Rajinikanth | Himself | Tamil | |
Gangvaa | Gangvaa | Hindi | |
Nallavanukku Nallavan | Manikkam | Tamil | |
John Jani Janardhan | John Mendez / Janardhan Gupta / Jani | Hindi | |
1985 | Nyayam Meere Cheppali | Aathmaram | Telugu |
Naan Sigappu Manithan | Vijay | Tamil | |
Mahaguru | Vijay “Mahaguru” | Hindi | |
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal… | Ravi | Tamil | |
Wafadaar | Ranga | Hindi | |
Sri Raghavendrar | Sri Raghavendrar | Tamil | |
Geraftaar | Inspector Hussain | Hindi | |
Yaar? | Himself | Tamil | |
Bewafai | Ranveer | Hindi | |
Padikkadavan | Rajendran | Tamil | |
1986 | Mr. Bharath | Bharath | |
Naan Adimai Illai | Vijay | ||
Jeevana Poratam | Ravi | Telugu | |
Viduthalai | Raja | Tamil | |
Bhagwaan Dada | Bhagwan Dada | Hindi | |
Kodai Mazhai | Himself | Tamil | |
Asli Naqli | Birju Ustad | Hindi | |
Dosti Dushmani | Ranjeet | ||
Maaveeran | Raja (Maaveeran) | Tamil | |
1987 | Daku Hasina | Mangal Singh | Hindi |
Velaikaran | Raghupathi | Tamil | |
Insaaf Kaun Karega | Vikram Singh | Hindi | |
Oorkavalan | Kangeyan | Tamil | |
Manithan | Raja | ||
Manathil Urudhi Vendum | Himself | ||
Uttar Dakshin | Shankaran | Hindi | |
1988 | Tamacha | Vikram Pratap Singh | |
Guru Sishyan | Raja (Guru) | Tamil | |
Dharmathin Thalaivan | Balasubramanian, Shankar | ||
Bloodstone | Shyam Sabu | English | |
Kodi Parakkuthu | DCP Erode Shivagiri (Dhadha) | Tamil | |
1989 | Rajadhi Raja | Rajashekar, Chinnarasu | Tamil |
Gair Kanooni | Adam Khan, Azam Khan | Hindi | |
Siva | Siva (Tiger) | Tamil | |
Raja Chinna Roja | Raja (Kumar) | ||
Mappillai | Aarumugam | ||
Bhrashtachar | Abdul Sattar | Hindi | |
ChaalBaaz | Jackie Pandyekar (Jaggu) | ||
1990 | Panakkaran | Muthu | Tamil |
Periya Idathu Pillai | Himself | ||
Athisaya Piravi | Kaalai, Balu | ||
1991 | Dharma Durai | Dharma Durai | |
Hum | Inspector Kumar Malhotra | Hindi | |
Farishtay | Arjun Thange | ||
Khoon Ka Karz | Kishan | ||
Phool Bane Angaray | Inspector Ranjeet Singh | ||
Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Inspector Subhash | Tamil | |
Shanti Kranti | Hindi | ||
Thalapathi | Surya | Tamil | |
1992 | Mannan | Krishnan | |
Tyagi | Shankar G. “Dadhu” Dayal | Hindi | |
Annaamalai | Annaamalai | Tamil | |
Pandian | Pandian IPS | ||
1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | Anwar | Hindi |
Yajaman | Kanthavelu Vaanavarayan | Tamil | |
Uzhaippali | Thamizharasan (Tamilazhagan) | ||
Valli | Veeraiyan | ||
1994 | Veera | Muthuveerappan | |
1995 | Baashha | Manikkam (Manik Baashha) | |
Pedarayudu | Paparayudu | Telugu | |
Aatank Hi Aatank | Munna | Hindi | |
Muthu | Muthu, Zamindar | Tamil | |
Bhagya Debata | Singer | Bengali | |
1997 | Arunachalam | Arunachalam, Vedachalam | Tamil |
1999 | Padayappa | Aarupadayappan | |
2000 | Bulandi | Ghajraj Thakur | Hindi |
2002 | Baba | Baba, Mahavatar Babaji (Voice-Over) | Tamil |
2005 | Chandramukhi | Dr Saravanan, Vettaiyan Raja | |
2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Sivaji Arumugam (M. G. Ravichandran) | |
2008 | Kuselan | Ashok Kumar | Tamil |
Kathanayakudu | Telugu | ||
2010 | Enthiran | Vaseegaran, Chitti | Tamil |
2011 | Ra.One | Chitti (Himself) | Hindi |
2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Kochadaiiyaan, Ranadheeran, Senadheeran | Tamil |
Lingaa | K. Lingeswaran, Raja Lingeswaran | ||
2016 | Kabali | Kabaliswaran | |
2017 | Cinema Veeran | Narrator | |
2018 | Kaala | Karikaalan | |
2.0 | Vaseegaran, Chitti, Kutty | ||
2019 | Petta | Petta Velan (Kaali) | |
2020 | Darbar | Aaditya Arunachalam IPS | |
2021 | Annaatthe | Kaalaiyan (Annaatthe) | |
2023 | Jailer | “Tiger” Muthuvel Pandian | |
2024 | Lal Salaam | Moideen Bhai | |
Thalaivar 170 | TBA |
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