Who is Rajinikanth?
Rajinikanth is tamil cinema’s biggest living icon with massive global search volume. Their film and television work anchors discovery across Celluloid’s Stars directory and catalog titles.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Major domestic and international screen recognition
- High global search and streaming visibility
- Tamil cinema’s biggest living icon with massive global search volume
Most searched questions about Rajinikanth
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Rajinikanth — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
How old is Rajinikanth?
Rajinikanth was born on 12 December 1950 (as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad). In 2026 he is 75 years old and still a pan-Indian box-office phenomenon.
What is Rajinikanth’s real name?
His birth name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. The screen name Rajinikanth was given early in his Tamil film career.
What is Rajinikanth’s most famous movie?
Fans debate endlessly — Baashha, Enthiran/Robot, Kabali, Petta, and Jailer are frequent answers depending on generation and market.
Is Rajinikanth married?
Yes. He is married to Latha Rajinikanth. Their daughters are Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Soundarya Rajinikanth.
What is Rajinikanth’s net worth in 2026?
Estimated figures for Rajinikanth are enormous and inconsistent across Indian media. Treat all net-worth claims as estimates only.
What is Rajinikanth’s next movie?
Rajinikanth’s post-Jailer slate has included major Tamil productions tracked by trade press — confirm titles and dates closer to certification and trailer launch.
How tall is Rajinikanth?
He is commonly listed around 5′7″ (170 cm). On-screen swagger often makes height a secondary fan talking point.
How did Rajinikanth become famous?
After Apoorva Raagangal and a run of stylish villain/antihero parts, he became Tamil cinema’s defining superstar through mass entertainers and unique mannerisms.
Does Rajinikanth do politics?
He has floated and later stepped back from formal party politics while remaining an influential public voice in Tamil Nadu cultural life.
What is Rajinikanth’s Instagram?
Official updates often come via verified fan clubs and production houses more than a personal daily Instagram diary. Prefer studio-linked channels.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 67%
- 1 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Rajinikanth titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailer | 2023 | Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian | — | $73M |
| Enthiran | 2010 | Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti | — | $62M |
| Kabali | 2016 | 'Kabali' Kabaliswaran | — | $74M |
| Jailer 2 | 2026 | Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian | — | — |
| Coolie | 2025 | Devaraj 'Deva' | — | $58M |
| Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | 1979 | Santhanam | — | — |
| Nallavanukku Nallavan | 1984 | — | — | — |
| 2.0 | 2018 | Dr. Vaseegaran / Chitti / Kutti | — | $115M |
| Ra.One | 2011 | Chitti / Self | — | $36M |
| Sivaji: The Boss | 2007 | Sivaji Arumugam | — | $19M |
| Arunachalam | 1997 | Arunachalam / Vedhachalam | — | — |
| Chandramukhi | 2005 | Dr. Saravanan / Vettaiyan Raja | — | — |