Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth
Personal life
- Born: December 12, 1950
- Birthplace: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Wife: Latha Rajinikanth
- Children: Aishwarya Rajinikanth, Soundarya Rajinikanth
Career
- Occupation: Actor, film producer, screenwriter, and politician
- Years active: 1975–present
- Notable works: Enthiran, Sivaji, Muthu, Padayappa, Baasha
- Awards: National Film Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
Biography
Rajinikanth is an Indian actor, film producer, screenwriter, and politician who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Regarded as one of the most popular and influential actors of Indian cinema, he has been honored with several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actor, the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil, and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.
Rajinikanth was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, to Marathi parents. He dropped out of school at a young age and worked as a bus conductor and a coolie. He was later inspired to become an actor after watching a film starring Sivaji Ganesan. Rajinikanth made his acting debut in the 1975 Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal.
Rajinikanth rose to fame in the early 1980s with his roles in films such as Billa (1980), Thillu Mullu (1981), and Velaikkaran (1987). He also gained popularity in Telugu cinema with films such as Khaidi (1983) and Sitarameyya Gari Manavudu (1989). Rajinikanth's films often feature action, romance, and comedy, and he is known for his charismatic personality and unique style of dialogue delivery.
Some of Rajinikanth's most notable films include Enthiran (2010), Sivaji (2007), Muthu (1995), Padayappa (1999), and Baasha (1995). He has also starred in several Hindi films, including Andha Kanoon (1983), Aatank Hi Aatank (1995), and Hum (1991).
In addition to his acting career, Rajinikanth is also a successful film producer and screenwriter. He has produced several films under his own banner, Rajinikanth Films, including Enthiran and Sivaji. He has also written the screenplay for several of his films, including Padayappa and Baasha.
Rajinikanth is also a philanthropist and has donated large sums of money to various charities. He is also a vocal supporter of social causes, such as the eradication of poverty and the promotion of education.
In 2017, Rajinikanth announced his entry into politics. He launched his own political party, Makkal Mandram, and contested the 2018 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. However, he was defeated by the incumbent Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
Despite his political setback, Rajinikanth remains one of the most popular and influential actors in Indian cinema. He continues to star in films and is expected to release his next film, Darbar, in 2020.
