Rajinikanth: The Superstar of Tamil Cinema - Biography.

Rajinikanth, also known as "Superstar" or "Thalaivar" is a popular Indian actor and cultural icon who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He was born on December 12, 1950 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He is the youngest of four siblings and his real name is Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. He started his career as a bus conductor in Bangalore and he was discovered by Tamil film director K. Balachander while acting in a stage play.

Rajinikanth made his acting debut in 1975 with the Tamil film "Apoorva Raagangal" directed by K. Balachander. His performance was critically acclaimed and he received his first Filmfare award for Best Tamil Actor for his role in the film. He then appeared in a series of successful films such as "Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri", "Avargal" and "16 Vayathinile". These films established Rajinikanth as a leading actor in Tamil cinema.

In 1978, Rajinikanth starred in the film "Bairavi" which was directed by P. Bharathiraja. The film was a commercial success and Rajinikanth's performance was highly praised. He then appeared in a series of successful films such as "Chandramukhi", "Vayasu Pilichindi", "Mullum Malarum" and "Mangudi Minor". These films further established Rajinikanth as a leading actor in Tamil cinema.

In 1980, Rajinikanth starred in the film "Billu" which was directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film was a commercial success and Rajinikanth's performance was highly praised. He then appeared in a series of successful films such as "Thillu Mullu", "Raghuvaran B.Tech", "Enthiran" and "Kabali". These films further cemented Rajinikanth's status as a leading actor in Tamil cinema.

In addition to acting, Rajinikanth is also a cultural icon in Tamil Nadu and has a huge fan following. His style, dialogue delivery, and mannerisms have become a cultural phenomenon and have inspired a whole generation of actors in the Tamil film industry.

Rajinikanth has won several awards for his performances, including four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, one Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor and one Padma Bhushan in 2000. He was also honored with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the Government of France in 2018 for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Rajinikanth has also been involved in various philanthropic activities and he has been actively working for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu through his charity work. He has also been actively involved in various religious and spiritual activities.

Despite his age, Rajinikanth continues to be one of the most popular actors in Tamil cinema and has a huge fan following across the world. He has a reputation of being a humble and down-to-earth person and has always maintained a low profile in his personal life.

Rajinikanth is also known for his philanthropy, he has donated to various causes and organizations, including the construction of hospitals, educational institutions and water supply projects. He is also a member of the board of trustees of Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute.

In recent years, Rajinikanth has expressed an interest in politics and has hinted at the possibility of forming a political party and contesting in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. This has generated a lot of excitement