Actor · Writer · Producer

Rajinikanth

57 credited titles on WatchWise

Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, known by his mononymous stage name Rajinikanth, is an immensely popular actor in Tamil film industry of South India. He received the coveted Padma Vibhushan Award in 2016. At the 45th International Film Festival of India (2014), he was conferred with the "Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year". At the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (2019), he was honoured with the Icon of Global Jubilee award. At the 67th National Film Awards, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Rajinikanth in one minute

Strongest genre

Drama

₹529 cr · 33% hit rate

Biggest hit

Coolie

₹487 cr

Standout efficiency

1.3x

Coolie · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

₹1,317 cr

Combined reported budget

₹951 cr

Gross / budget

1.4x

Bankability Index

21 / 100

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