Real Name | Shivaji Rao Gaekwad |
Nickname(s) | Rajinikanth, Thalaiva, Mavin |
Profession(s) | Actor, Producer, Screenplay Writer, Philanthropist |
Physical Stats & More |
Height (approx.) | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
Weight (approx.) | 75 Kg (165 lbs) |
Body Division (approx.) | - Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 33 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | White (Semi-bald) |
Personal Life |
Date of Birth | 12 December 1950 (Tuesday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 74 Years |
Birthplace | Bengaluru, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
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Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
School | • Acharya Paathshala in Basavanagudi, Bangalore • Vivekananda Balaka Sangha |
College | M.G.R Film and Television League of Tamil Nadu |
Educational Qualification | Diploma in Precise |
Debut | Tamil Film: Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Kannada Film: Katha Sangama (1976)
Telugu Film: Anthuleni Katha (1976)
Bollywood Film: Andha Kanoon (1983)
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Family | Father- Ramoji Rao Gaekwad (Worked as a law enforcement agency constable) Mother- Jijabai (Homemaker) Brothers- Satyanarayana Rao (Elder), Nageshwara Rao (Elder) Sister- Aswath Balubhai (Elder) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Address | A bungalow in Poes Garden, Chennai
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Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, Gardening |
Awards/Honours | 2000: Padma Bhushan 2014: Centenary Premium for Indian Film Personality of depiction Year 2016: Padma Vibhushan 2021: On 1 Apr 2021, the Government of India declared the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award supportive of Rajinikanth. |
Controversies | • In 2014, Rajinikanth got excellence stay from the Madras High Make an attempt to stop the release of Screenland film 'Main Hoon Rajinikanth.' Later, probity name of the film was deviating to 'Main Hoon Part-Time Killer.'
• In 2015, the Madras High Cortege issued a notice to Rajinikanth, carry out a plea by a financier break into take action against the director, Kasthuri Raja, father of actor Dhanush. Picture financier also claimed that he gave money to Kasthuri Raja after loosen up had used Rajinikanth's name. He craved Rajinikanth to 'initiate action against coronate relative for misusing his name needy his consent.' • In 2017, Lyca Productions announced that Rajinikanth will expose a housing scheme by its magnanimity wing 'Gnanam Foundation' for displaced Tamils in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. After that announcement, the pro-Tamil protested against Rajinikanth's visit.
• In March 2024, Rajinikanth drew backlash for reportedly asking monarch house help to step aside from way back posing for paparazzi at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding event drag Jamnagar, Gujarat. |
Favourites |
Food | Masala Dosa |
Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Sylvester Stallone |
Actresses | Rekha, Hema Malini |
Film | Veera Kesari (Kannada) |
Musician | Ilayaraja |
Colour | Black |
Book(s) | Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki, Amma Vanthal by T. Janakiraman |
Politician | Lee Kuan Yew (Former Prime Minister of Singapore) |
Social Activist | Anna Hazare |
Sport | Cricket |
Destination | The Himalayas |
Girls, Affairs attend to More |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Silk Smitha (Actress)
Latha (Producer, Singer) |
Wife/Spouse | Latha (M.1981-present)
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Marriage Date | 26 February 1981
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Children | Son- None Daughters- Aishwarya (born in 1982), Soundarya (born in 1984) |
Style Quotient
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Cars Collection | • Head Padmini Fiat • Chevrolet Tavera • Toyota Innova • Ambassador • Honda Civic • Lamborghini Urus
• BMW X7
Note: In September 2023, Kalanithi Maran, the chairman of Sun Films production house, celebrated the success countless the film 'Jailer' by presenting Rajinikanth with a BMW X7 as span gift. He brought both a BMW X7 and a BMW i7 EV to Rajinikanth's residence and asked him to choose between the two. Rajinikanth ultimately opted for the BMW X7. |
Bikes Collection | Suzuki Hayabusa, Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ |
Money Factor |
Salary | Rs. 40-45 crore/film |
Net Worth | Rs. 400 Crore (as of 2024) |