Rajinikanth aka Rajini Filmography

Name: Sivaji Gaikwad Star Name: Rajinikanth Star Title: Super Star Mother Tongue: Marathi Middle Name: Rao Address: 18, Raghava Veera Avenue, Poes Garden, Chennai-4 Date of Marriage: 1981-02-26 Date of Birth: 1950-12-12 Star/Rasi: Capricorn Complexion: Black Height: 5 Feets 9 Inches Weight: 70 Kgs. Eye Color: Light Brown Strength: Spiritual Debut Movie: Tamil - Apporva Raagangal(1975) Debut Movie: Kannada - Katha Sangama(1976) Debut Movie: Telugu - Anthuleni Katha (1976) Debut Movie: Malayalam - Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) Debut Movie: Hindi - Andhaa Kaanoon(1983) Debut Movie: English - Blood Stone(1988) Debut Movie: Bengali - Baghya Devatha School Info: Acharya Patasala. Raamakrishna Mission, Bangalore. College Info: Madras Film Institute. Awards: Best Actor Award: Arima Sangam Award Function 16 Vayathinile(1977) Arima Sangam Best Supporting Actor Award: Thirai Kathir Award Function Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri(1977) Best Actor Award: Govt. of TamilNadu Award Function Mullum Malarum - 1978(1978) Best Actor Award: Arima Sangam Award Function Mullum Malarum - 1978(1978) Arima Sangam Best Actor Award: Filmfans Association Aarilirundhu Arubadhu Varai(1979) Biography: Padma Bhusan RajiniKanth alias Sivaji Rao Gaekwad, the Real Magic Spell of Tamil Nadu was born on 12th December 1950 in Bangalore. He is the Fourth child of Mr. Ramaji Rao and Mrs. Rambhai couple. He has two brothers Sathya Narayana Rao, Nageswara Rao, and a sister Shrimathi Aswathamma. His father was a police constable and his mother died when he was four. Brought up in a middle class life, his earlier schooling was in Acharya Patasala but later discontinued his P.U.C from Rama Krishna Mission, Bangalore. The South Indian supreme initially did little carpentry, coolie, and conductor job. His dreams towards the celluloid world was encouraged and supported by his close friend Raj Bhadur. With his support, he completed Diploma in acting (D.F.T) course in Film Institute, Chennai during 1974. K. Balachander, the director who has an uncanny knack of creating stars, first met Rajnikant at the film institute, where he was a student. It was K.Balachander, who changed his name to Rajinikanth. He glanced at the dark young man and crisply asked him to meet him in his office the next day. Thus was this dark lanky young man’s entry to the Tamil film Industry. Dressed in rags, smoking a beedi, terminally ill disease writ large on his face; an undoubtedly inauspicious start to any debutante’s first screen appearance, especially in the maiden frame. The film was Apoorva Raagangal in 1975. The film itself was thick in controversy, and nobody took notice of the young newcomer, who was on screen barely for fifteen minutes, muttered a few apologetic words to the wronged woman and ultimately died an unsung, heroic death. The following year he made his debut Kannada film Katha Sangamma, which established him as a full fledged actor. Producers went all out to capitalize on this new wonder called Rajnikant, and a string of films projecting him as an anti-hero, with all his stylish mannerisms in full swing, were released in quick succession. He made his debut Telugu film Anthuleni Katha in 1976. The movie that fetched him a wide recognition was Moondru Mudichu in 1976 where he played the role of a cruel womanizer. He followed it up with movies like 16 Vayadhinile, Avargal, etc. Gayathri had him shooting blue films of his wife without her knowledge, He, became an indisputable star in his own right, a force to reckon with. He made his debut Malayalam film Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum in 1979. Rajini with a big mustache was a big attraction in the film Thappu Thalangal. The film was received well critically, with people appreciating the acting of him. “Ennada Polladha Vazhkai…\" song became a rage that time, with radio playing the song very frequently. His acting in the climax scene was a revelation and Tamil cinema had not seen such type of emotions from any actor for an action packed emotional climax. He displayed a mixture of loud laughter, cries, anger, anguish, disgust, disappointment, all in one shot in that scene. His first Solo Hero Movie and the film which also gave him the Title Superstar is Bairavi in 1978 In film Billa, he exhibited a mind blowing performance as an underworld don. His subsequent film Pokiri Raja saw him playing stylish action role while Murattu Kalai, Payum Puli and Moondru Mugam took him to dizzy heights as an action hero. Director S.P.Muthuraman first experimented with him in a positive role in Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri, as a villain in the first half and a refined man in the second, accepting a woman with a child ditched by her lover. The success of Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri prompted S.P.Muthuraman to make a mushy melodrama with him as a hero sacrificing everything for his siblings, a role ideally tailor made for Sivaji Ganesan. The film was Arulirunthu Arupathu Varai, in which his mannerisms were totally missing and he even appeared as an old man in the last few frames. His film Mullum Malarum, through director Mahendran, established him as a hero with a slight tinge of the negative shade. The all-important film Moondru Mugham, in which he essayed a triple role, is one of the memorable roles portrayed by him. Even two decades after its release, it continues to be a box-office draw and his fans can never get tired of his verbal clash with villain Senthamarai. K. Balachander’s first home production, Nettrikkan proved to be yet another milestone in his career. He acted with the thespian Sivaji Ganesan in films Justice Gopinath, Viduthalai, Padayyappa, etc.In the early 80s, he made a foray into Bollywood Film Industry with Andhaa Kanoon, a super hit film. But he could not concentrate on Hindi films because he was already safely ensconced down South. He still made a few films in Hindi, to mention specially Chaalbaaz which had Sridevi in a dual role. His notable Hindi films include Zulm Ki Zanjeer, Meri Adalat, Insaaf Kaun Karega, Bhooka Sher, Wafadaar, Geraftaar, Ek Saudagaar, Bewafaai, Uttar Dakshin, Tamacha, etc. He acted in some of the remake films of actor Amitabh Bachchan including Billa - Don, Ram Robert Rahim - Amar Akbar Antony, Thee – Diwar, Naan Vazavaipen – Majboor, Padikkathavan – Khuddar, Mr. Bharath – Trisool, Maaveeran – Mard, Siva - Khoon Pasina, Velaikkaran - Namak Halal, Panakkaran – Laawaris, Badsha - Outline of HUM, Dharmathin Thalivan - Kasme Vaade, etc. He made his debut Bengali film - Baghya Devatha in the early 80’s. He was also good at comedy as can be seen in the film Thillu Mullu in 1981, where he displayed excellent hilarious moments with veteran actor Thengai Seenivaasan. His antics both with and without Mustache was well appreciated by the audience. But the most unique among his movies was Sri Raghavendra\\ in 1985, his 100th film which was a biographical portrait of Hindu saint Raghavendra Swami. Some of the best dramatic movies of him are Pudhu Kavithai and Aarulirundhu Arubadhuvarai. In Pudhukavithai, he depicts as a person who has lost his lady love and roams as a drunkard. His subtle expressions rated him as one of the top stars Indian Cinema. The year 1987 was a golden year for him. He acted in three hit films Velaikaran, Oorkavalan and Manithan. All the films managed to surpass more than 100 days. Out of these films, Manithan did extraordinary business and it is one of the biggest super hit movies in his carrier. He gave us the Breezy entertainer Thambikku Entha Ooru which exhibited his capability to handle comedy and action with ease. Like actor Amitabh Bachchan he is popular for his drunken soliloquies, he is famous for his comic encounters with snakes, repeated umpteen times in films like Thambikku Entha Ooru, Annamalai, etc. The late 80’s saw him doing more and more action oriented family entertainers like Velaikkaran, Manidhan, Dharmathin Thalaivan, etc. He also enjoys a special kind of popularity in Telugu films and his Peddarayudu (remake of Tamil hit film Nattammai) seems to have broken all previous records. The Telugu version of Padayappa has been a money-spinner, too. As an actor, his greatest asset, apart from his style is his sense of humor and comic timing. In the early 90’s, he gave an excellent performance as the henchman to actor Mammootty in the Mega hit film Thalapathy. His movies made in the 90’s became mass blockbusters. Some of these include Annamalai, Baadsha, Padayappa, etc. These movies also had a tinge of politics. His blockbuster Chandramuki broke all the box office records of the movies ever made in any Indian film industry. It was made after his previous movie Baba 2002, which was not so successful. His mega hit film Shivaji – The Boss, created a huge mass all over the world. He is popular for his flamboyant dialogue delivery and characteristic mannerisms. His movies have been mass entertainers. His movies invariably has a \'good win over evil\' theme with entertaining action sequences, catchy songs and good natured humor, which makes his films liked by people of all age groups and all walks of life. His unique style is characterized by a trademark gesture - flipping a cigarette in the air and catching it in his mouth; and rotating his glasses a number of times. An analysis of his career graph shows a remarkable absence of fits and starts. It has been a slow and steady rise to the very top. As he sings in the hit song “Ikkada Raa Raa Raamaiya…” from the film Baadsha, a man’s life may be divided into eight divisions. His own career can be divided into three segments. first as a Ruthless Villain, the second as a Hero with negative traits, and the third and present phase, as the reigning czar of Tamil filmdom. He has acted in over 170 films including movies in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Bengali. He has also acted in the Hollywood movie Blood stone in 1988. He has acted along with notable actors like Sivaji Ganesan, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Mammooty, etc. He is the unspoken king of Tamil cinema and commends huge fan following. This multifaceted artist is a play back singer (Mannan), Story and Screen Playwriter (Valli), and Producer. He is married to Latha (Playback singer), who runs a School named Ashram. They have two daughters Ishwarya and Soundarya. Ishwarya got married to actor Dhanush in 2004. His second daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth is a Director, Producer and Graphic Designer. He is more spiritual, simple, and humble in nature and runs a charity trust named Raghavendra Trust which educates the poor. He converted one of his banquet halls Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam to a charitable trust to help the needy. He has distributed 12 Lakhs as a relief fund to the family members of the bereaved in the bomb blast in Coimbatore. He has donated 10 lakhs for the Sri Lankan Tamil Humanitarian Aid.
Rajinikanth Filmography in Tamil
Agni Sakshi		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thai Illammal Naan Illai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Nandri Meendum Varuga		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Aboorva Ragangal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Moondru Mudichchu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Avargal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Kavikkuyil		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ragupathi Raghava Raajaraam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri		Audio/Lyrics/Video
16 Vayathinilae		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Aadu Puliyattam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Gayathiri		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Aaru Pushpangal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Shankar Saleem Simon		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ayiram Jenmangal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Maangudi Minor		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Sathurangam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Vanakkathukkuriya Kaathaliye		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Mullum Malarum		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Iraivan Koduththa Varam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thappu Thalangal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Aval Appadi Thaan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thai Meedhu Sathiyam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Priya		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Kuppathu Raja		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Kuppathu Raja_06		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ninaithalae Inikkum		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Alavudheenum Arpudha Vilakkum		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Dharma Yuththam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Naan Vaazha Vaippen_06		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Annai Or Aalayam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Billa		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Anbukku Naan Adimai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Naan Potta Savaal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Jhonny		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Kaali		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ellam Un Kairaasi		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Pollathavan Old		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Murattuk Kaalai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thee Old		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Kazhugu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thillu Mullu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Garjanai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Netrikan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ranuva Veeran		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Pokkiri Raja		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thanikkattu Raja		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ranga		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Puthu Kavithai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Engeyo Ketta Kural		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Moondru Mugam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Payum Puli		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thudikkum Karangal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Sivappu Sooriyan_05		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thai Veedu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Sivappu Sooriyan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Aduththa Vaarisu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thanga Magan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Naan Mahan Alla		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thambikku Entha Ooru		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Kai Kodukkum Kai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Anbulla Rajinikaanth		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Nallavanukku Nallavan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Naan Sigappu Manithan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthaal		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Maaveeran		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Velaikkaran		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Oorkkaavalan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Manithan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Manathil Uruthi Vendum		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Guru Sishyan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Dharmaththin Thalaivan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Kodi Parakkuthu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Viduthalai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Naan Adimai Illai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Mr Bharath		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Padikkathavan 1985		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Sri Raghavendra		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Rajathi Raja		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Siva		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Raja Chinna Roja		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Mappillai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Panakkaran		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Athisaya Piravi		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Dharma Durai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Naattukku Oru Nallavan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Thalapathy		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Mannan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Annamalai		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Pandiyan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Ejamaan		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Uzhaippaali		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Valli		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Veera		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Baasha		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Muthu		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Arunachalam		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Padaiyappa		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Baba		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Chandramuki		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Sivaji Boss		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Endhiran		Audio/Lyrics/Video
Uruvangal Maaralam		Audio/Lyrics/Video