Rajinikanth is an Indian film actor, media personality, and cultural icon. He made his debut as an actor in the National Film Award–winning motion picture Apoorva Raagangal , directed by K. Balachander, whom the actor considers his mentor. After a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films, he gradually rose to become an established film actor. Within a few years of his career, he was claimed to be the superstar of Tamil cinema and has since continued to hold a matinee idol status in the popular culture of India. His mannerisms and stylised delivery of dialogue in... films contribute to his mass popularity and appeal. While working in other regional film industries of India, he also appeared in the cinemas of other nations, including in that of the United States. After being paid 26 crore for his role in Sivaji , he became the highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan. He is one of the most influential actors in the film industry due to his overwhelming back-driven influence on politics in Tamil Nadu. Rajinikanth has worked in over 150 films across various film industries of India.
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| Birthdate: | December 12, 1950 |
| Birthplace: | Bangalore |
| Age: | 61 |
| Height: | 5' 9" |
| Education: | Madras Film Institute, Government Model Primary School |
| Religion: | Hinduism |
| Also known as: | Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, Rajinikanth, Rajani Kant |