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The Suresh Krissna-directed Baashha (1995) in which Rajinikanth played a crime boss, was a major commercial success in his career and earned him a 'god-like' status in Tamil Nadu. Balachander's 1975 Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal, Rajinikanth's acting career commenced with a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films. At the 67th National Film Awards, he was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.įollowing his debut in K. He is the second-highest grossing actor in Tamil cinema history, behind M. At the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (2019), he was honoured with the Icon of Global Jubilee award. At the 45th International Film Festival of India (2014), he was conferred with the "Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year". He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 4th Vijay Awards.
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The Government of India has honored him with the Padma Bhushan (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan (2016). He has won many award including, four Tamil Nadu State Film Best Actor Awards and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a producer and screenwriter. Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema.