Rajinikanth
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Personal details
Photograph obtained through Google search by iTimes
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.
Why Rajnikanth is India's most loved superhero
Rajnikanth beats Krrish!
Purva Desai, TNN | Nov 11, 2013
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.
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.
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, Rajinikanth's fee of Rs 26 crores made him the highest-paid Asian actor after Jackie Chan.
Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor in Bangalore. Later, Rajinikanth went to Madras Film Institute to pursue his career. 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 made his debut on Twitter, attracted almost 150,000 'followers' on his first day of joining it.
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'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.
Rajinikanth, who is considered as a god in the South Industry is in reality a Maharashtrian. Rajinikanth has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and even Bengali films except in his mother tongue. His upcoming film Kochadaiiyaan will hit the theatres this month. The fans frenzy for Rajinikanth’s Kochadaiiyaan has begun months in advance and their wait is almost over. Rajinikanth appeared on Twitter for the very first time on 5th of May and he instantly broke the record for the first day followers by any Indian movie star by getting over 2.5 lakh followers.
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
As an actor...
... with awards won by that film
(For awards won by Mr Rajinikanth see the Table in this article)
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
1975 Katha Sangama
1976 Anthuleni Katha Filmfans: Best Telugu Film
1976 Moondru Mudichu
1977 Aadu Puli Atham
1977 Aame Katha
1977 Aarupushpangal
1977 Avargal
1977 Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri Tamil Nadu Government: Best Tamil Film (Rs.1 lakh prize) <> Filmfans: Best Tamil Film
1977 Chilakamma Cheppindi
1977 Galate Samsara
1977 Gayatri
1977 Kavikuyil
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
1977 Raghupati Raghava Rajaram
1977 Sahodarara Saval
1977 Tholireyi Gadichindi
1978 Aval Appadithaan Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film
1978 Ayiram Janmangal
1978 Bhairavi
1978 Chadurangam
1978 En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978 Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film
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
1978 Pavathin Sambalam
1978 Priya Filmfans Best Tamil Film
1978 Sadhurangam Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film: (Rs1 lakh prize)
1978 Shankar Saleem Simon
1978 Thappitha Thala
1978 Thayi Meethu Sathyam
1978 Vanakathukuria Kathaliye
1978 Vayasu Pilichindi
1979 Aarilirindhu Aruvathu Varai Filmfans Best Tamil Film
1979 Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum
1979 Ammaa Evarigaina Amma
1979 Andamaina Anubhavam
1979 Annai Oru Aalayam
1979 Dharma Yuddham
1979 Diler
1979 Johnny
1979 Kuppathu Raja
1979 Naan Vaazha Vaippen
1979 Ninaithale Inikkum
1979 Thayillamal Nannilai
1979 Tiger
1980 Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980 Billa
1980 Ellam Un Kairasi
1980 Johnny/Jani
1980 Kaali
1980 Kurinchi Malar
1980 Maayadhaari Krishnudu
1980 Main Intaqaam Loonga
1980 Mr. Rajanikant
1980 Murattu Kaalai Filmfans Best Tamil Film
1980 Naan Potta Savaal
1980 Polladhavan
1980 Ram Robert Rahim
1981 Black Cobra
1981 Garjanai
1981 Kazhugu
1981 Netri Kann
1981 Ranuva Veeran
1981 Thee
1981 Thillu Mullu
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
1982 Paap Ko Jala Dunga
1982 Pokkiri Raja
1982 Pudhu Kavithai
1982 Pyara Tarana
1982 Ranga
1982 Thanikkattu Raja
1983 Adutha Varisu
1983 Andhaa Kanoon
1983 Jeet Hamaari
1983 Moondru Mugham Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film
1983 Paayum Puli
1983 Prema Pariksha
1983 Rajaon Ka Raja
1983 Sasthi Viratam
1983 Sivappu Sooriyan
1983 Thanga Magan
1983 Thayi Veedu
1983 Thudikkum Karangal
1983 Uruvavugal Maralam
1984 Aakhri Sangram
1984 Anbulla Rajanikant Filmfans Best Tamil Film
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
1984 Love In Singapur
1984 Meri Adalat
1984 Naan Mahaan Alla
1984 Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984 Nuvva Nena
1984 Rowdycaku Saval
1984 Takkaridonga
1984 Thambikku Entha Ooru
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
1985 Nyayam Meere Cheppali
1985 Padikkathavan
1985 Sree Raaghavendar
1985 Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal
1985 Wafadaar
1985 Zahreele Saanp
1986 Asli Naqli
1986 Bhagwaan Dada
1986 Dosti Dushmani
1986 Ilaaka
1986 Jeevana Porstam
1986 Maaveran
1986 Naan Adimai Illai
1986 Viduthalai
1986 Mr. Bharath
1987 Bihari Gunda
1987 Daku Hasina
1987 Kanoon Ke Dushman
1987 Manithan
1987 Oor Kavalan
1987 Sattam Oru Vilayattu
1987 Uttar Dakshin
1987 Velaikkaaran
1987 Zulm Ka Jawab
1988 Bloodstone
1988 Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988 Guru Sisyan
1988 Rajathi Raja
1988 Tamacha
1989 Bhrashtachar
1989 ChaalBaaz
1989 Gair Kaanooni
1989 Kodiparakkudu
1989 Mappilai
1989 Raajadhi Raaja
1989 Raja Chinna Roja Santhome Communications Best Tamil Film
1989 Siva
1989 Zulm Ki Zanjeer
1990 Adisaya Piravi
1990 Panakkaran
1991 Dharma Durai
1991 Farishtay
1991 Hum
1991 Khoon Ka Karz
1991 Nattukku Oru Nallavan
1991 Phool Bane Angaarey
1991 Shanti Kranti
1991 Thalapathi Filmfans Best Tamil Film
1992 Annamalai
1992 Chor Ke Ghar Chorni
1992 Mannan
1992 Pandian Tamil Nadu Government Best Lyrics, Best Art, Best Editing
1992 Tyagi
1993 Ejamaan
1993 Insaniyat Ke Devta
1993 Pyara Bharat Yeh Kahe (TV film)
1993 Uzhaippaali
1993 Valli
1994 Aaj Ka Dharmathma
1994 Double Game
1994 Shakaal
1994 Veera
1995 Aatank Hi Aatank
1995 Baasha
1995 Muthu
1995 Peda Rayudu Cinema Express Best Telugu Film <> Filmfans Best Telugu Film
1997 Krantikari
1998 Kanoon Ka Khiladi
1999 Arunachalam Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film
1999 Padaiyappa Tamil Nadu Government Best Tamil Film, as well as 5 state awards
2000 Bulandi
2002 Baba
2005 Chandramukhi
2007 Sivaji
2008 Kuselan
2010 Enthiran
2011 Ra.One
2014 Kochadaiiyaan
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
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Year |
Film |
Category |
Award given by… |
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1977 |
16 Vayathinile |
Best Actor |
Arima Sangam |
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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 |
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2011 |
--- |
Most Stylish actor |
NDTV |
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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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