Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, affectionately known as Rajinikanth, was born on December 12, 1950. With a career spanning over five decades, he is an iconic Indian actor primarily renowned for his work in Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth’s cinematic journey encompasses a staggering 169 films, including contributions to Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam cinema.
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Widely celebrated as one of the most successful and beloved actors in Indian cinema, Rajinikanth has cultivated an enormous fan base globally, achieving a cult following. His distinctive style, memorable lines, and idiosyncrasies on screen have solidified his legendary status.
The Government of India recognized Rajinikanth’s outstanding contributions to cinema by bestowing upon him the Padma Bhushan in 2000, followed by the Padma Vibhushan in 2016, marking India’s third and second highest civilian honors, respectively. In 2019, he received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest accolade in the field of cinema.
Rajinikanth’s acting journey began with K. Balachander’s 1975 Tamil drama “Apoorva Raagangal.” Initially portraying antagonistic characters, he soon transitioned to positive roles, earning critical acclaim for films like “Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri” (1977) and “Mullum Malarum” (1978). His career expanded beyond South Indian industries, leading to a Bollywood debut in “Andhaa Kaanoon” (1983) and a prominent presence in successful films like “ChaalBaaz” (1989) and “Hum” (1991).
The 1990s brought Rajinikanth’s collaboration with director Suresh Krissna, resulting in blockbuster hits like “Baashha” (1995), a milestone in his career. The late 1990s and early 2000s witnessed a series of successes with films like “Chandramukhi” (2005), “Sivaji” (2007), and the science fiction epics “Enthiran” (2010) and its sequel “2.0” (2018).
In 2023, Rajinikanth’s blockbuster “Jailer” made a remarkable impact, surpassing 600 crores at the box office and solidifying his position as the only actor with two 500 crores movies in the Tamil film industry. “Jailer” also reinstated him as the highest-paid actor in India, earning a staggering 210 crores for a single film.
Rajinikanth’s illustrious career has been adorned with numerous awards, including seven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Nandi Award, and a Filmfare Award. His influence extends beyond cinema, as evidenced by his recognition as one of the most influential individuals in South Asia by Asiaweek and Forbes India naming him the most influential Indian in 2010.
