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Rajinikanth in Kochadaiyaan (2014)

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Rajinikanth Aishwarya Rai in Endhiran-The Robot (2010)

Sivaji - The Boss (2007)

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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.

Awards

Padma Bhushan (2000)

Why Rajnikanth is India's most loved superhero

Rajnikanth beats Krrish!

Purva Desai, TNN | Nov 11, 2013

The Times of India

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

The Times of India

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)

Kochadaiiyaan (2014)

Kochadaiiyaan box-office: earns Rs 42 crores gross worldwide in the opening weekend

The Times of India TNN | May 26, 2014

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.

Filmography

As an actor

1975 Apoorva Raagangal

1975 Katha Sangama

1976 Anthuleni Katha

1976 Moondru Mudichu

1977 Aadu Puli Atham

1977 Aame Katha

1977 Aarupushpangal

1977 Avargal

1977 Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri

1977 Chilakamma Cheppindi

1977 Galate Samsara

1977 Gayatri

1977 Kavikuyil

1977 Kumkuma Rakshe

1977 Pathinaru Vayathinile

1977 Raghupati Raghava Rajaram

1977 Sahodarara Saval

1977 Tholireyi Gadichindi

1978 Aval Appadithaan

1978 Ayiram Janmangal

1978 Bhairavi

1978 Chadurangam

1978 En Kelvikku Enna Bathil

1978 Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu

1978 Iraivan Kodutha Varam

1978 Justice Gopinath

1978 Kiladi Kittu

1978 Maathu Thappadha Maga

1978 Mangudi Minor

1978 Mullum Malarum

1978 Pavathin Sambalam

1978 Priya

1978 Shankar Saleem Simon

1978 Thappitha Thala

1978 Thayi Meethu Sathyam

1978 Vanakathukuria Kathaliye

1978 Vayasu Pilichindi

1979 Aarilirindhu Aruvathu Varai

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

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

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

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

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 (as Rajnikant)

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/I 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

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

1992 Annamalai

1992 Chor Ke Ghar Chorni

1992 Mannan

1992 Pandian

1992 Tyagi

1993 Ejamaan

1993 Insaniyat Ke Devta

1993 Pyara Bharat Yeh Kahe (TV Movie)

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

1997 Krantikari

1998 Kanoon Ka Khiladi

1999 Arunachalam

1999 Padaiyappa

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

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