Rajinikanth is a highly respected actor in the Tamil film industry, also known as Kollywood. He has also appeared in a number of Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films.
Rajinikanth was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He is the youngest of four children born to his parents, Jijabai and Ramojirao Gaekwad. Rajinikanth's father was a police constable, and his mother was a housewife.
Rajinikanth began his acting career in the late 1970s with small roles in Tamil and Telugu films. He gained popularity in the 1980s with his roles in films such as "Bhakta Kuchela," "Bhakta Tukaram," and "Murattu Kaalai." In the 1990s, he became a leading actor in Tamil cinema, starring in many successful films such as "Baashha," "Padayappa," and "Enthiran."
Rajinikanth is known for his unique style and mannerisms, as well as his dialogue delivery and action scenes. He has won several awards for his performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.
In addition to his acting career, Rajinikanth is also involved in philanthropy and has supported various causes such as education and health care for the poor. He is widely admired and respected by his fans and the film industry.