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Rajinikanth
Singer, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter
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Rajinikanth was born as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad on 12 December 1950 in a Marathi family in Bangalore, Mysore State (present-day Karnataka). He was named after the Maratha Empire king Shivaji, and was brought up speaking Marathi at home and Kannada outside. After his debu...
Rajinikanth Bio
| Full Name | Rajinikanth |
| Nick Name | Thalaiva |
| Profession | Singer, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Height (approx.) | 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | 75 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark-brown |
| Hair Colour | White |
| Date Of Birth | Tuesday, 12 Dec 1950 |
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Marathi |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | Latha Rajinikanth |
| Spouse | Latha Rajinikanth |
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Parents:
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Father
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Ramoji Rao Gaekwad
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Mother
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Jijabai
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| Siblings: | Sathyanarayana Rao Gaikwad, Aswath Balubhai, Nageshwara Rao Gaikwad |
| Children | Aishwarya Rajinikanth , Soundarya Rajinikanth |
| Net Worth | ~60 MN USD (RS 500cr) |
| Debut: |
First Film (Lead Role) - Apoorva Raagangal |
| Upcoming Movies: | Coolie, Jailer 2 |
Rajinikanth News
Jun, 06 2025 17:06 PM IST
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Jun, 03 2025 22:06 PM IST
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Jun, 03 2025 10:06 AM IST
Coolie: Rajinikanth’s action film bags massive overseas rights deal worth Rs 80 crore, REPORT
May, 31 2025 09:05 AM IST
Lal Salaam OTT Release: Here’s when and where to watch Rajinikanth’s Tamil sports action drama
Rajinikanth Filmography
Rajinikanth FAQ
Rajinikanth is a popular Indian movie actor, producer, screenwriter, and playback singer known for working in Indian films of different languages.
Rajinikanth is 74 years old in 2025.
Rajinikanth’s birth date is December 12, 1950.
Rajinikanth’s height is 5' 8”.
Rajinikanth’s last movie as an actor was Vettaiyan released in 2024.
Rajinikanth’s net worth is around Rs 500 crores.
Rajinikanth Photos
Did You Know
Favourite Things
| Food | Paal Payasam, Vatha Kuzhambu, Rasam Sadam |
| Beverage | Coffee |
| Dessert | Mysore Pak |
Trivias
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He is not originally from Tamil Nadu, but was born in Maharashtra and raised in Karnataka.
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Before becoming a star, Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor and also acted in stage plays.
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Rajinikanth also started his career as a dubbing artist for Kannada films.
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Rajinikanth is known for his philanthropic activities and contributions to charitable causes.
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He started his film career as a villain in the Kannada film Apoorva Raagangal (1975).
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He initially wanted to be a police officer before entering films.
