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Dialogue: '' Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadiri '' (If I say something even once, it's as though I've said it a hundred times) | Dialogue: '' Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadiri '' (If I say something even once, it's as though I've said it a hundred times) | ||
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Before the era of video piracy a Tamil or Telugu film that had a continuous 75-day run at a couple of cinemas was considered a success. | Before the era of video piracy a Tamil or Telugu film that had a continuous 75-day run at a couple of cinemas was considered a success. | ||
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Rajinikanth has to his credit several awards and honors. He has won six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards including four Best Actor Awards and two Special Awards for Best Actor and a Filmfare Award too for the Best Tamil Actor category. | Rajinikanth has to his credit several awards and honors. He has won six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards including four Best Actor Awards and two Special Awards for Best Actor and a Filmfare Award too for the Best Tamil Actor category. | ||
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Authorship
The authors of this article are
Purva Desai, TNN | Nov 11, 2013 Rajnikanth beats Krrish! The Times of India
Personal details
Born: 12 December 1949 , in Karnataka (most probably in Bangalore)
Name given by parents Shiva ji Rao Gaekwad
Also known as: Thalaivar (the leader)
Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Family
Wife: Latha Rangachari (born 26 February 19??)
Children:
Aishwarya Dhanush.
Soundarya Rajinikanth.
Mother-tongue: Marathi.
A multi-facted megastar
Rajinikanth is a megastar of Indian cinema, who has actedin Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu films, in addition to his mainstay, Tamil cinema. He has also acted in a Hollywood film, Dwight H. Little’s Bloodstone. However, he has never acted in a film in his mother tongue.
Rajinikanth is a megastar of Tamil films but the actor is not a Tamil by origin. His mother-tongue is Marathi.
Besides being an actor par excellence, Rajinikanth has worked as a producer and screenwriter too. The actor is also a philanthropist, spiritualist and serves as an influence in the Dravidian politics.
Rajinikanth wrote the screenplay for 2002 film ‘Baba’. Sadly, the film bombed at the Box office and Rajinikanth himself repaid the losses incurred by the distributors
Career before joining the films
Rajinikanth hails from a very poor background. He lost his mother when he was just nine years old and his father was a police Constable. Rajinikanth has two brothers and one sister and he is the youngest of the four siblings.
Born in Bangalore, Rajinikanth attended the Government Model Primary School at Gavipuram and gained his primary education in Kannada language.
Rajinikanth joined Bangalore Transport Service (BTS) as a bus conductor before he entered the world of acting. The actor even worked as a coolie in his community for sometime.
During 1966 to 1973, Rajinikanth had to work in many places between Bangalore and Madras.
Rajinikanth used to participate in stage plays and it was Kannada playwright and director Topi Muniappa who spotted him and gave a chance to act in mythological moral plays.
Early career in cinema
It was only in 1973 that after being pushed by his friend and co-worker Raj Bahadur, Rajinikanth decided to join Madras Film Institute. His family was not in support of his decision. But in his tough days, it was his friend Raj Bahadur who supported the actor. He was performing in a stage play and got noticed by Tamil film director K. Balachander.
Rajinikanth signed his first movie Katha Sangama in 1975 that also starred Apoorva Raagangal. Call it luck – the movie was a hit at the Box office and Rajinikanth became a star overnight. The fact that the film also starred another popular south actor Kamal Haasan, it left Rajinikanth with very little to show on screen. Rajinikanth played the role of an abusive husband of Srividya. Rajinikanth’s debut film was directed by K. Balachander, whom the actor considers his mentor. Fortunately, the movie went on to become National Film Award-winning film and was awarded Best Feature Film in Tamil.
Soon after the success of his debut film, Rajinikanth worked in several Kannada, Telugu and Tamil films. All this while, the actor portrayed a variety of roles and tried hands at different genres of films too. Surprisingly, it was only in 1977 that Rajinikanth accepted his first-ever lead role in the Telugu film Chilakamma Cheppindi. I
While Rajinikanth always called his debut film director K. Balachander his mentor, it was S. P. Muthuraman who eventually revamped his image that led to this unmatched popularity the actor enjoys today. Since then, Muthuraman has worked with Rajinikanth in 25 films till the 1990s.
In the subsequent year, Rajinikanth was cast as the main hero in 1978 film ‘Bairavi’ and it was through this movie that he got the superstar title.
Towards the end of 1980s, Rajinikanth had become a highly popular actor in South cinema but then his fans were taken by a shock as the actor abruptly decided to quit acting, however he held back.
After a little gap and much hullabaloo about his quit acting, Rajinikanth made a comeback with the 1980 Tamil film ‘Billa’, which was a remake of the Bollywood film ‘Don’. The film became his first ever commercial success.
Later career
When the much anticipated film ‘Rana’ got shelved, Rajinikanth played his ‘Enthiran’ character, Chitti, in the Bollywood Sci-fi film Ra.One in 2011.
Rajinikanth has also acted in 2005 film “Chandramukhi”, a remake of Malayalam hit classic Manichitrathazhu. The film broke the record of being the longest running Tamil film as of 2007.
Rajinikanth worked with director Shankar for the Sci-fi film “Enthiran” that was released worldwide in 2010 and it was the most expensive Indian film ever made. Moreover, it became the highest-grossing Tamil film in India and Rajinikanth was paid Rs 45 crore for the film.
Hindi-Urdu cinema
Talking of his Bollywood stint, Rajinikanth made his Bollywood debut [as the leading man] with the 1983 film ‘Andha Kanoon’ that also featured Amitabh Bachchan [in a smaller role] and Hema Malini. Luckily, the film was one of the highest grossing films of that time
South megastar Rajinikanth has worked with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in films like "Geraftaar" and "Humm", both of which have been successful at the Box Office.
Highest paid actor
Whatever Rajinikanth does becomes famous and even a superstar like Shahrukh Khan couldn't resist from making Rajinikanth do a cameo in his film. He is the highest paid actor in India and the second highest in Asia. According to reports in the media, after the success of Sivaji (2007), Rajinikanth's fee of Rs 26 crores made him the highest-paid Asian actor after Jackie Chan.
Rajinikanth was named as one of the most influential persons in South Asia by Asiaweek? Not just this. He was also named by Forbes India as the most influential Indian of the year 2010.
Rajinikanth's film Enthiran is the only Tamil film that made it into IMDb's Top 50 films from around the world list in 2010. The film has been included as a case study in an IIM-A postgraduate elective course, Contemporary Film Industry: A Business Perspective. The sci-fi Enthiran is also the highest grossing Indian film of all time.
Smoking
Though Rajinikanth has always stayed away from any major controversies, but the actor was condemned by Pattali Makkal Katchi leader S. Ramadoss for smoking and posing with beedis in his films. He faced criticism for spoiling Tamil youth by glorifying smoking and drinking. [Indpaedia’s adminiration for the Thalaivaa is no secret. However, we have edited out all photographs showing him smoke.]
Rajinikanth’s signature gesture - flipping a cigarette in the air and catching it in his mouth – has been a favourite among his fans even today.
Health
In 2011, during the initial days of photography and shooting for film ‘Rana’, Rajinikanth suffered a mild food borne illness that led to some medical complications, for which the actor was treated at St. Isabel's Hospital.
Since then, the actor’s health has become a matter of concern for everyone. Soon after this illness, Rajinikanth suffered from breathlessness and fever and was eventually diagnosed with bronchitis and was kept in ICU for a few days.
Surprisingly, as Rajinikanth’s health continued to deteriorate, there were even rumours and reports that the actor has died and it created quite uproar among his fans. ‘Rajinikanth Dead’ started to trend at the top on Twitter and became most searched term on Google in India.
Later, Rajinikanth was again admitted to hospital because of recurring respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. During this time, many reports did rounds that the actor required a kidney transplantation, though his son-in-law Dhanush rubbished any such reports.
If reports are to be believed, the reason behind Rajinikanth’s sudden illness and deteriorating health was stress from rapid weight-loss and changes in diet along with withdrawal of alcohol consumption and smoking cessation.
Spirituality
Rajinikanth is a strong believer of spirituality and is a follower of Hinduism. The actor also enjoys reading books on similar topics. He visits temples prior to the release of each of his films.
Among Rajinikanth’s favourite spiritual leaders are names such as Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Satchidananda, Ragavendra Swami, Mahavatar Babaji and and Ramana Maharishi. He occasionally enjoys pilgrimage to the Himalayas too.
Rajinikanth woos everyone with his on-screen stunts and to stay fit, the actor practices yoga and meditation on a regular basis.
Politics
Rajinikanth has a slight connection with Indian politics too. In 1995, the actor began supporting the Indian National Congres after meeting Prime Minister Narasimha Rao. It was being said that with his support, Congres even may win up to 130 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Later, when Congres aligned with AIADMK for the assembly election in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth changed loyalties and gave his support to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-Tamil Maanila Congres (TMC) alliance
After all this hullabaloo, Rajinikanth fans strongly speculated his entry in politics and they even began a political party in 2008, which was named the Desiya Dravadar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (DDMMK), introducing its own flag and symbol for the party.
However, clarifying his stand, Rajnikanth issued an open letter stating that he had no connection with these events and warned fans not to indulge in such activities. He even mentioned that he has no interest to join active politics.
In 2011, Rajinikanth was upfront when he supported the anti-corruption movement led by Gandhian Anna Hazare. The actor was kind enough to offer his marriage hall, Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam in Chennai free of cost for the India Against Corruption members to hold their fast.
Personal life
Rajinikanth was 31 when he married Latha Rangachari in 1981 in Tirupati. The actor’s wife presently runs a school named "The Ashram".
Rajinikanth is father to two daughters Aishwarya and Soundarya. While Aishwarya is married to south actor Dhanush who recently made his Bollywood debut too, Soundarya works as a director, producer and graphic designer and is married to industrialist Ashwin Ramkumar.
At the time of release of Ekta Kapoor’s “The Dirty Picture”, rumours went abuzz that Naseerudin Shah is based on Rajinikanth’s real life, as the actor has also starred with Silk Smitha in various films and there were alleged reports about their affair too. I
Despite most Indians being obsessed with fair skin, Rajinikanth wooed millions of hearts with his dark complexions, heavy-lidded black eyes and very peculiar facial features.
Adulation of fans
The South megastar Rajinikanth needs no special mention as the entire nation loves him. His has a strong fan following. However, the actor chooses to be simple and rooted. 22 years ago, three of his fans died in an accident on their way back from his birthday celebrations in Chennai. After that, Rajinikanth celebrates his birthday outside the city.
Rajinikanth is worshipped like God by his fans and that’s the reason crazy Rajinikanth fans conduct poojas with his cutouts and fast for the whole day whenever there’s a new film being released.
Strangely, no director has even dared to show Rajinikanth dead in the end of any of his film because of the fear of if that happens, the movie lovers and his fans may just burn the cinema halls.
Unlike many celebrities that enjoy stardom for a short period of time and then witness a downfall, Rajinikanth has been a Tamil mega star right form the 70s and even today.
Rajinikanth enjoys such popularity among people down South that movie buffs would do anything to buy an opening day ticket of his movies and even if that means paying exorbitant prices, it never really mattered.
It was only after 1995 that all of Rajinikanth films started running all over India, even outside Southern states. In order to make his film accessible to everyone across India, the films were especially dubbed in regional Indian languages and Hindi.
Rajinikanth’s popularity can be clearly attributed to “his uniquely styled dialogues and peculiarity in films, as well as his political statements and philanthropy.” Furthermore, his larger-than-life super hero appearance in films has also contributed to this.
On a lighter note, ‘Rajinikanth jokes’ or satirical facts have been quite popular and viral on social networks, Internet and in forms of text messages on mobile. Even an iPad application has been designed deriving inspiration from these hilarious facts. [Far from being satires these are adulatory snippets that show him as a superman who can save humanity and do the impossible. Examples elsewhere in this article.]
Rajinikanth's fans believe that the actor can do anything on the silver screen. In fact, Rajinikanth has not died on-screen for many years now. The directors fear that killing his character will send fans on a rampage. Rajinikanth is the first Indian actor to have appeared in different forms of cinema like black-and-white, colour, 3D and motion capture.
Rajinikanth is the only actor based on whom CBSE syllabus has a chapter called ‘From Bus Conductor to Superstar’ which comes under the category Dignity of Work
Rajinikanth appeared on Twitter for the very first time on 5th of May 2014 and he instantly broke the record for the first day followers by any Indian movie star by getting over 2.5 lakh followers.
Why Rajnikanth is India's most loved superhero
Here's a list of reasons that make Rajnikanth a superhero and that too, India's most loved!
Style- Like every superhero (Superman's red underwear, Spiderman's web costume, Batman's black mask, to name a few), our very own Rajnikanth aka Thalaivaa aka Boss has a style or rather styles that are unique to him. For generations, he has inspired Tamil and Bollywood actors. From the famous cigarette flipping act to lighting it with his revolver, Rajnikanth entertains like no other. Another peculiar act he does on screen is the way he wears his goggles. Normal humans being will have to try hard to flip it the Rajni way. He flips the glasses from his elbows before they turn up in the air and magically sit on his face. And to get the Rajni look, the man does not even use a comb. His hands suffice. And of course, Rajnikanth never warns the villains in his films. He just throws a powerful dialogue that seems to work! Another trademark of Rajnikanth is his white Thundu or large stole that is always draped neatly and rests on his shoulder. He comes second to none!
Popularity- He is a larger than life figure in films and in reality too. A villain who became a hero by default, he is one of the highest paid Indian actors. From being mentioned in a school syllabus to being popular in Japan (so much so that Prime Minster Manmohan Singh spoke about the latter's film as an example to highlight indo-Japanese relations), Rajnikanth is unbeatable. Even the badhshah of Bollywood, SRK dedicated a song to the Thalaivaa in his record breaking film , Chennai Express.
So popular is the actor and cultural icon that Rajnikanth jokes are perhaps the most popular that exist! A few examples of such jokes: "When Rajnikanth stares at the sun in anger, the sun hides behind the moon and this phenomenon is knows as a Solar Eclipse!" "Before Tom Cruise, Rajnikanth was approached to do Mission Impossible. He refused, because he found the title insulting!" "Rajnikanth's next project is the Titanic in Tamil. However, Rajni has twisted the climax. Both the lead actors survive. Rajni swims across the Atlantic Ocean with the heroine in one hand and... the Titanic in the other!" Rajnikanth was, is and will always be a sensation!
Charity & social work- Humility and generosity are words that capture the mega star's spirit. According to a report carried in IBN Live, the actor donates 50% of his income to charity, according to his best friend Raja Badhar. Rajnikanth also lent his support to Gandhian Anna Hazare in 2011 for his anti corruption movement. Furthermore, the actor also apparently offered his marriage hall in Chennai to the India Against Corruption members to hold their fast, free of cost! In 2002, the actor protested against the Government of Karnataka for not letting the river Kaveri to not flow into Tamil Nadu. For this, he took a day long fast. He further declared that he would contribute Rs 1 crore for a project that would interlink Indian rivers. According to reports in certain sections of the media, Rajnikanth apparently donated money to the victims of the 2011 Tsunami and earthquake that struck Japan. The list seems endless!
Demi god- Rajnikanth has a cult status and following in India. While super stars in South are immortalized, Rajnikanth perhaps tops the list. It is not unusual for a star like Rajnikanth to have a temple built for him where he is worshipped and idolized. He's given the same respect that gods are given in India.
Unknown facts about Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth rules million of hearts with his style. He can never attends his film's public screenings. The actor considers all his films very important. After every film, the superstar takes a break from Chennai and usually visits the Himalayas. Rajinikanth has received many awards for films mostly in Tamil. The actor is known for his good rapport with everyone. Superstars like SRK and Salman follow Rajinikanth. Shah Rukh paid tribute to Rajinikanth through the song Lungi Dance [??? Actually it is the Thalaiva song at the end of the film which is a direct tribute] in Chennai Express.
Famous dialogues/ aphorisms
Rajinikanth's top 12 punch dialogues
Superstar Rajinikanth's trademark is not just his style, but also his punch dialogues that have his fans bursting out into thunderous claps. He is known for his smashing verbal punches on-screen, his rocking style and his charismatic presence. With the superstar's birthday (December 12) around the corner, here's a list of Rajini's greatest punchlines that we can never tire of.
16 Vayadhinile
Dialogue: Idhu eppdi irukku? (How's this?)
Murattu Kaalai
Dialogue: See-eeviduven! (I'll lop off your head!)
Dharma Durai
Dialogue: Nallavana erukallam annal romba nallavana erukakudathu (You can be a good person. But you shouldn't be a very good person)
Muthu
Dialogue: Naan eppo varuven, epdi varuvennu yarukkum theriyathu. Aana vara vendiya nerathula (No one can tell when or how I'll arrive -- but I always do, when the time is right)
Arunachalam
Dialogue: Andavan solran. Arunachalam seiran (God commands, I obey)
Annamalai
Dialogue: Naan solrathaiyum seiven, sollathathiyum seiven (I'll do what I say. I'll also do what I don't say)
Sivaji
Dialogue: Pera kettaale chumma adhirudhulla! (Doesn't everything quake at the mere mention of my name?)
Padayappa
Dialogue: En vazhi, thani vazhi (My way is my own)
Sivaji
Dialogue: Kannaaa Pani Thaa Kutama Varu Singo Singala Tha Varum (Only pigs come in groups, a tiger comes alone)
Annamalai
Dialogue: Kashtapadaama edhuvum kidaikaadhu. Kashtapadaama kedachu ennikum nilaikaadhu. (You'll gain nothing without hard work. And if you do, it won't last for long)
Enthiran
Dialogue: Who's the Black Sheep? Mehhh!
Baasha
Dialogue: Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadiri (If I say something even once, it's as though I've said it a hundred times)
Filmography: complete, with critical and commercial performance of each film
As an actor...
This section also attempts to mention all major awards won by that film.
(For awards won by Mr Rajinikanth as an individual see the Table in this article)
Before the era of video piracy a Tamil or Telugu film that had a continuous 75-day run at a couple of cinemas was considered a success.
1975-79
1975 Apoorva Raagangal : Best Regional Tamil Film at National Film Awards <> Filmfare: Best Tamil Film <> Arima Sangam : Best Tamil Film <> Filmfans: Best Tamil Film <> Filimalaya: Best Tamil Film <>Cinema Express: Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 100 Days
1975 Katha Sangama
1976 Anthuleni Katha Filmfans: Best Telugu Film
1976 Moondru Mudichu Continuous first run: 100 Days
1977 Aadu Puli Atham <> Continuous first run: 75 days
1977 Aame Katha <> Continuous first run: 75 days
1977 Aarupushpangal
1977 Avargal
1977 Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri Tamil Nadu Government: Best Tamil Film (Rs.1 lakh prize) <> Filmfans: Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 125 days
1977 Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977 Galate Samsara
1977 Gayatri <> Continuous first run: 75 days (the film made good profits)
1977 Kavikuyil was not a commercial success.
1977 Kumkuma Rakshe
1977 Pathinaru (16) Vayathinile Tamil Nadu Government: Best Tamil Film <> Filmfans Best Tamil Film <> ThiraiKadhir Best Tamil Film <> Arima Sangam Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 200 days
1977 Raghupati Raghava Rajaram
1977 Sahodarara Saval
1977 Tholireyi Gadichindi
1978 Aval Appadithaan Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1978 Ayiram Janmangal <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1978 B[h]airavi <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1978 Chadurangam
1978 En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978 Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 25 weeks/ silver jubilee.
1978 Iraivan Kodutha Varam
1978 Justice Gopinath
1978 Kiladi Kittu
1978 Maathu Thappadha Maga
1978 Mangudi Minor
1978 Mullum Malarum Filmfans Best Tamil Film<> Lions Club Best Tamil Film<> Filmfare Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 25 weeks/ silver jubilee.
1978 Pavathin Sambalam
1978 Priya Filmfans Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 25 weeks
1978 Sadhurangam Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film: (Rs1 lakh prize)
1978 Shankar Saleem Simon <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1978 Thappitha Thala
1978 Thayi Meethu Sathyam <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1978 Vanakathukuria Kathaliye
1978 Vayasu Pilichindi
1979 Aarilirindhu Aruvathu Varai Filmfans Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 25 weeks
1979 Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum
1979 Ammaa Evarigaina Amma
1979 Andamaina Anubhavam
1979 Annai Oru Aalayam<> Continuous first run: 126 days
1979 Dharma Yuddham <> Continuous first run: 150 days
1979 Diler
1979 Johnny <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1979 Kuppathu Raja
1979 Naan Vaazha Vaippen<> Continuous first run: 114 days
1979 Ninaithale Inikkum <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1979 Thayillamal Nannilai
1979 Tiger
The 1980s
1980 Anbukku Naan Adimai <> Continuous first run: 140 days
1980 Billa <> Continuous first run: 260 days
1980 Ellam Un Kairasi
1980 Johnny/Jani <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1980 Kaali <> Continuous first run: 56 days
1980 Kurinchi Malar
1980 Maayadhaari Krishnudu
1980 Main Intaqaam Loonga
1980 Mr. Rajanikant
1980 Murattu Kaalai Filmfans Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 150 days
1980 Naan Potta Savaal
1980 Polladhavan<> Continuous first run: 100 days
1980 Ram Robert Rahim <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1981 Black Cobra
1981 Garjanai
1981 Kazhugu <> Continuous first run: 50 days
1981 Netri Kann <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1981 Ranuva Veeran <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1981 Thee <> Continuous first run: 60 days in Tamil Nadu; 100 days in Yaznagar, Sri Lanka.
1981 Thillu Mullu <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1982 Agni Sakshi
1982 Allauddin and Wonderful Lamp
1982 Engeyo Ketta Kural Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film film<> Filmfare Best Tamil Film <> Tamil Nadu Filmfans Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1982 Paap Ko Jala Dunga
1982 Pokkiri Raja <> Continuous first run: 148 days
1982 Pudhu Kavithai <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1982 Pyara Tarana
1982 Ranga <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1982 Thanikkattu Raja <> Continuous first run: 82 days. The film did better in the small towns.
1983 Adutha Varisu <> Continuous first run: 120 days
1983 Andhaa Kanoon
1983 Jeet Hamaari
1983 Moondru Mugham Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 225 days
1983 Paayum Puli <> Continuous first run: 133 days
1983 Prema Pariksha
1983 Rajaon Ka Raja
1983 Sasthi Viratam
1983 Sivappu Sooriyan <> Continuous first run: 112 days (in the last few weeks the film was mostly shown in morning shows, and not in the main four shows of the day)
1983 Thanga Magan <> Continuous first run: 100 days (in Madras) and 247 days (in Madurai).
1983 Thayi Veedu <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1983 Thudikkum Karangal <> Continuous first run: 91 days: i.e. the film did satisfactory business.
1983 Uruvavugal Maralam
1984 Aakhri Sangram
1984 Anbulla Rajanikant Filmfans Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 75 days
1984 Bhooka Sher
1984 Dushmano Ka Dushman
1984 Gangvaa
1984 Idhey Naa Savaal
1984 Insaaf Kaun Karega
1984 John Jani Janardhan
1984 Johny Ustad
1984 Kai Kodukkam Kai <> Continuous first run: 105 days
1984 Love In Singapur
1984 Meri Adalat
1984 Naan Mahaan Alla <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1984 Nallavanukku Nallavan <> Continuous first run: 154 days
1984 Nuvva Nena
1984 Rowdycaku Saval
1984 Takkaridonga
1984 Thambikku Entha Ooru <> Continuous first run: 100 days. According to unverified sources it was a smash hit in Madurai.
1984 Tiger Rajani
1985 Aaj Ka Dada
1985 Bewafai
1985 Chithirame Chithirame
1985 Ek Saudagar
1985 Fauladi Mukka
1985 Galiyon Ka Gunda
1985 Geraftaar
1985 Hum Nahin Jhukenge
1985 Mahaguru
1985 Mera Badla
1985 Mera Inteqam
1985 Naan Sigappu Manithan <> Continuous first run: 100 days
1985 Nyayam Meere Cheppali
1985 Padikkathavan <> Continuous first run: 210 days.
1985 Sree Raaghavendar
1985 Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal <> Continuous first run: 75 days; reportedly did slightly better in Coimbatore.
1985 Wafadaar
1985 Zahreele Saanp
1986 Asli Naqli
1986 Bhagwaan Dada
1986 Dosti Dushmani
1986 Ilaaka
1986 Jeevana Porstam
1986 Maaveeran <> The first Tamil film in 70mm. Continuous first run: 90 days. With a 90 day run in Madras and 101 days in Trichy, this blockbuster did badly for its budget in the main cities. However, it did well in the small towns
1986 Naan Adimai Illai <> Continuous first run: 50 days
1986 Viduthalai <> Continuous first run: 100 days at some cinemas and 75 days almost everywhere, making it a very successful film.
1986 Mr. Bharath <> Continuous first run: 102 days.
1987 Bihari Gunda
1987 Daku Hasina
1987 Kanoon Ke Dushman
1987 Manithan <> Continuous first run: 200 days.
1987 Oor Kavalan <> Continuous first run: 100 days.
1987 Sattam Oru Vilayattu
1987 Uttar Dakshin
1987 Velaikkaaran <> Continuous first run: 131 days.
1987 Zulm Ka Jawab
1988 Bloodstone
1988 Dharmathin Thalaivan <> Continuous first run: 100 days.
1988 Guru Sisyan <> Continuous first run: 125 days.
1988 Rajathi Raja A major hit across Tamil Nadu, where all theatres were full for the first 100 days. <> Continuous first run: 125 days in most towns,150 in Madras and 181 days in Madurai.
1988 Tamacha
1989 Bhrashtachar
1989 ChaalBaaz
1989 Gair Kaanooni
1989 Kodi parakkudu <> Continuous first run: 100 days, some of it in noon shows.
1989 Mappilai<> Continuous first run: 175 days. A very major hit. Shows were full for several weeks.
1989 Raajadhi Raaja
1989 Raja Chinna Roja Santhome Communications: Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 175 days, the last few weeks in morning shows.
1989 Siva<> Continuous first run: 75 days
1989 Zulm Ki Zanjeer
The 1990s
1990 Adisaya Piravi<> Continuous first run: 75 days
1990 Panakkaran<> Continuous first run: 175 days, the last few weeks of which were in morning shows. In its second run it played for 50 days.
1991 Dharma Durai A very big hit across Tamil Nadu. <> Continuous first run: 175 days in Madras, 211 in Madurai and 100 days in at least ten other towns.
1991 Farishtay
1991 Hum
1991 Khoon Ka Karz
1991 Nattukku Oru Nallavan Seems to have bombed badly, with just 4 weeks at most cinemas.
1991 Phool Bane Angaarey
1991 Shanti Kranti
1991 Thalapathi Filmfans Best Tamil Film <> Continuous first run: 175 days in Madras, 100 days at 15 cinemas across the state, 50 days at 85 Theaters and 66 days in Malaysia, making it a cult hit.
1992 Annamalai <> Continuous first run: 175 days in Madras, and 100 Days at 25 cinemas across the state.
1992 Chor Ke Ghar Chorni
1992 Mannan <> Continuous first run: 198 days in Madras, 301 days in Kovai, 175 days in Madurai; 100 Days at 13 cinemas, 125 days at 6 cinemas, 150 days at 3 cinemas and 69 Days in Malaysia.
1992 Pandian <> Tamil Nadu Government Best Lyrics, Best Art, Best Editing <> Continuous first run: 100 days in Madras--including a few weeks in morning show, and 125 days in Trichy.
1992 Tyagi
1993 Ejamaan <> Continuous first run: 100 days.
1993 Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993 Pyara Bharat Yeh Kahe (TV film)
1993 Uzhaippaali Continuous first run: 100 days in Madras, Kovai, Dharmapuri (the first film to run so long in this small town), Nellai and Salem. 125 days in Erode, 142 days in Madurai, 84 days in Nagercoil and 50 days at 44 cinemas across the state.
1993 Valli <> Continuous first run: 100 days in Madras, but the film is not considered a success. Vijaya, its Telugu dubbed version, ran for 50 days in most Andhra towns.
1994 Aaj Ka Dharmathma
1994 Double Game
1994 Shakaal
1994 Veera<> Continuous first run: 152 days in Madras, and 100 days at 20 cinemas and 50 days at 71 cinemas across the state.
1995 Aatank Hi Aatank
1995 Baasha Rajinikanth has huge even before Baasha, but this mega-hit that gave him the near-messianic status that he has had ever since. 85 days in Madras, 368 days in Kovai, and 50 days at roughly 80 cinemas. Its eponymous Telugu dubbed version Baasha had a 100 day run.
1995 Muthu <> A major hit in India, countries with Tamil-speaking populations--and Japan. Continuous first run: 185 days in Madras, 163 days in Japan, 100 days at 30 cinemas, 84 days at 55 cinemas, and 50 days at 94 cinemas. Its eponymous Telugu dubbed version ran for 100 days.
1995 Peda Rayudu Cinema Express Best Telugu Film <> Filmfans Best Telugu Film
1996 Madras was renamed Chennai.
1997 Krantikari
1998 Kanoon Ka Khiladi
1999 Arunachalam <> Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film <> 204 days in Chennai, 100 days at 46 cinemas, and 50 days at 122 cinemas in Tamil Nadu. Its eponymous Telugu dubbed version had a 100 day run in Andhra Pradesh.
1999 Padaiyappa Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film, as well as 5 state awards <>270 days in Kovai, 242 days in Chennai, 175 days at 11 cinemas, 100 days - 139 cinemas, and 65 days - 225 cinemas.Its Telugu dubbed version was called Narasima and had a 133 day run in Andhra Pradesh.
The 2000s
2000 Bulandi
2002 Baba <> 100 days in Chennai; 100 days at 8 cinemas, and 50 days at 107 cinemas in the state. Its eponymous Telugu version had a 100 day run in AP..
2005 Chandramukhi Chandramukhi and the Kamal Haasan starrer Mumbai Express were released at the same time to coincide with the Tamil New Year. Chandramukhi was such a powerhouse that it ate heavily into the collections of Mumbai Express. Apparently, Kamal Haasan decided not to clash with a Rajinikanth release again. <>100 days at 156 cinemas, and 50 days at 250 cinemas.
2007 Sivaji
2008 Kuselan
2010 onwards
2010 Enthiran
2011 Ra.One
2014 Kochadaiiyaan Kochadaiyaan was scheduled to be released on Diwali 2013. So was Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam 2. There were apprehensions about a clash between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, and their harming each other’s prospects. It was rumoured that Kamal Haasan even considered releasing Vishwaroopam 2 a month ahead of schedule, to avoid a clash. Fortunately for him, Kochadaiyaan got delayed by several months, and his Vishwaroopam 2 went on to be a major hit.
As a producer
2002 Baba
As a writer
2002 Baba
As a singer
2014 Kochadaiiyaan
Awards won by Mr. Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth has to his credit several awards and honors. He has won six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards including four Best Actor Awards and two Special Awards for Best Actor and a Filmfare Award too for the Best Tamil Actor category.
Rajinikanth has also received the Kalaimamani award in 1984 and the M. G. R. Award in 1989, both from the Government of Tamil Nadu. The actor was also presented with the Kalaichelvam Award in 1995 by the South Indian Film Artistes' Association.
In 2000, Rajinikanth was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award, India's third highest civilian honour from the Government of India. Furthermore, the actor was selected as the Indian Entertainer of the Year for 2007 by NDTV. I
|
Year |
Film |
Category |
Award given by… |
|
1977 |
16 Vayathinile |
Best Actor |
Arima Sangam |
|
1977 |
Bhuvana Oru Kelvikuri |
Best Supporting Actor |
Thirai Kathir |
|
1978 |
Mullum Malarum |
Special Award for Best Actor |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
1978 |
Mullum Malarum |
Best Actor |
Arima Sangam |
|
1979 |
Aarilirundu Arubadhu Varai |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1979 |
Aarilirundu Arubadhu Varai |
Best Actor |
Devar Award |
|
1982 |
Moondru Mugam |
Special Award for Best Actor |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
1982 |
Engeyo Ketta Kural |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1984 |
Nallavanuku Nallavan |
Best Actor |
Filmfare Awards |
|
1984 |
Nallavanuku Nallavan |
Best Actor |
Cinema Express |
|
1984 |
Nallavanuku Nallavan |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1984 |
--- |
Kalaimamani Award |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
1985 |
Sri Raghavendra |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1985 |
Sri Raghavendra |
Best Actor |
Cinema Express |
|
1985 |
Sri Raghavendra |
Best Actor |
Filmalaya |
|
1987 |
Velaikkaran |
Best Actor |
Sunflash Award |
|
1988 |
Bloodstone |
Best Achiever |
Cinema Express |
|
1989 |
--- |
MGR Award |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
1991 |
Thalapathy |
Best Actor |
Cinema Express |
|
1991 |
Thalapathy |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1992 |
Annamalai |
Best Actor |
Cinema Express |
|
1992 |
Annamalai |
Best Actor |
Ambika Awards |
|
1992 |
Annamalai |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1993 |
Valli |
Best Story Writer |
Cinema Express |
|
1993 |
Valli |
Best Story Writer |
Filmfans Association |
|
1993 |
Valli |
Best Film (Producer) |
Tamil Nadu Murpokku Ezhuthalar Sangam |
|
1995 |
--- |
Kalaichelvam Award |
Nadigar Sangam |
|
1995 |
Peaddarayadu |
Best Actor |
Screen Awards |
|
1995 |
Baadsha |
Best Actor |
Cinema Express |
|
1995 |
Baadsha |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1995 |
Muthu |
Best Actor |
Cinema Express |
|
1995 |
Muthu |
Best Actor |
Kalasagar Award (Bombay) |
|
1995 |
Muthu |
Best Actor |
Filmfans Association |
|
1995 |
Muthu |
Best Actor |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
1995 |
--- |
Oshobismit Award for Spirituality |
Rajinish Ashram |
|
1995 |
Peddarayudu |
Best Actor |
South Screen |
|
1999 |
Padayappa |
Best Actor |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
2000 |
--- |
Padma Bhushan |
Government of India |
|
2005 |
Chandramukhi |
Best Actor |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
2007 |
Sivaji |
Best Actor |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
2007 |
Sivaji |
Best Actor (nomination) |
Filmfare |
|
2007 |
|
Raj Kapoor Award |
Government of Maharashtra |
|
2007 |
Sivaji |
Favourite Hero |
Vijay |
|
2008 |
--- |
Indian Entertainer of the Year 2007 |
NDTV |
|
? |
--- |
Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema |
Vijay |
|
2010 |
Enthiran |
Best Actor (nomination) |
Filmfare |
|
2010 |
Enthiran |
Best Villain |
Vijay |
|
2010 |
Enthiran |
Favourite Hero |
Vijay |
|
2011 |
--- |
MGR-Sivaji Award |
Government of Tamil Nadu |
|
2011 |
--- |
Entertainer of the Decade |
NDTV |
|
2011 |
--- |
Most Stylish actor |
NDTV |
|
2013 |
--- |
The 25 Greatest Global Living Legends |
NDTV |
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
Kochadaiiyaan box-office: earns Rs 42 crores gross worldwide in the opening weekend
The Times of India TNN | May 26, 2014
The fans frenzy for Rajinikanth’s Kochadaiiyaan began months in advance
Kochadaiiyaan, directed by Soundarya Rajnikanth Ashwin, is India’s first Photorealistic Performance Capture technology film.
Kochadaiiyaan is an epic dramatization of good versus evil starring Indian megastar Rajinikanth in a double role in a larger than life depiction. Also starring in the grand production is leading lady Deepika Padukone together with South India's leading stars R. Sharath kumar, Nazar, Aadi, Shobana and Rukmini. Providing the musical score to this magnum opus is Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman.
Eros International released the film in 2D and 3D on May 23rd 2014, in 6 languages in over 3,000 screens worldwide. Tamil Nadu distribution was undertaken directly by Eros International.
Eros International announced a blockbuster opening weekend of the futuristic fantasy event of the year 'KOCHADAIIYAAN' - The Legend, at the box office with a massive Rs. 42 crore gross worldwide.The film set the box office ringing with a bumper opening weekend and grossed Rs. 30 crore in India and Rs. 12 crore overseas. Markets with Rajni stronghold like UAE, Malaysia and Singapore have shown superlative performance. With pre-sales from satellite rights in multiple languages, audio and music rights exploitation, brand tie ups and other income, the film is well on its way to cross Rs 100 crores in revenue just after the opening weekend.
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