Milestones of SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH

Rajini's First Language Movies:
Tamil - Aboorva Raagangal (18.08.1975)
Kannadam - Katha Sangama (23.01.1976)
Telugu - Anthuleni Katha (27.02.1976)
Malayalam - Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (14.04.1979)
Hindi - Andhaa Kaanoon (07.04.1983)
English - Bloodstone (07.10.1988)
Bengali - Baghya Devatha
1st to 150th Film
1st Movie - Aboorva Raagangal
25th Movie - Maathu Tappadamaga (Kannadam)
50th Film - Tiger (Telugu)
75th Fim - Ranga
100th Film - Sri Ragavendra
125th Film - Rajathi Raja
150th Film - Padayappa



Rajini's First:
Positive Role Movie - Kavikuyil (1977)
Colour Film : 16 Vayathinelle (1977)
Silver Jubilee Film – Anthu Leni Katha (Telugu) (1976)
Tamil Silver Jubilee Film – 16 Vayathinile (1977)
Solo Hero Movie & also "Superstar Title" - Bairavi (1978)
Film shot in overseas - Priya (1978)
Film with Sivaji Ganesan - Justice Gopinath (1978)
Double Role - Billa (1980)
Cinemascope - Pollathavan (1980)
Film without moustache - Thillu Mullu (1981)
Triple Role - Moondru Mugam (1982)
Own Production : Maveeran (1986)
Song sung by Rajini : Adikuthu Kuliru (Mannan) (1992)
Own Screenplay and Story : Valli (1993)
The Most who Rajini worked with:
Director : S.P. Muthuraman (25 films)
Producer : Devar Films / Kavithalaya
Actors : Kamal Hassan (17 Films)
Actress : Sri Priya
Comedy Actor : Y.G. Mahendran
Dialogue Writer : Panchu Arunachalam
Music Director : Illayaraja
Dance Master : Puliyoor Saroja
Stunt Master : Judo Ratinam
Playback Singer : S.P.Balasupramaniam
Lyric Writer : Vairamuthu




Tamil Movie Achievements:
First Tamil Stereo Songs - Priya (1978)
First 70mm Tamil Movie - Maveeran (1986)
First South Indian Actor acted in Hollywood film with his own voice - Bloodstone (1988)
First Platinum disc of Tamil Movie - Rajathi Raja (1989) - (Platinum disc was released for 1,22,000 audio cassettes has been sold which created a record)
First Indian film with Animation characters - Raja China Roja (1989)
First Tamil movie dubbed in Japanase language - Muthu (1995)- (Created box office collections in Japan theaters)
Miscellaneous
Films based on Novels - Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri, Vanakathukuriya Kathaleye, Mullum Malarum, Gayathiri and Priya
Rajini is the first Hindi hero to give a super hit movie with triple role (John Jani Janardhan). Previously Amitab's Mahan and Dilipkumar's Bairaag flopped badly in boxoffice.
Mullum Malarum was screened in Indian Panorama in the year 1978
After Sivaji's Pilot Premnath, Indo-Srilanka Collaboration Production was Rajini's Thee (1981)
The year which highest number of Rajini films released : 1978
Darmathin Thalaivan is the first Tamil Film dispatched to Tamilnadu Theaters through Aeroplane.
MS Visuvanathan is the first playback singer for Rajini (Moodru Mudichu)
The following movie names changed before it is released
Naan Mahan Alla - Naan Gandhi Alla
Dharmadurai - Kaalam Maari Pochu
Raghupathy Raghava Rajaram - Raghupathy Raghavan Rajaram


Baba is the only film in India:
-released in several theaters (double the number) in major cities
-officially issued cinema ticket more than Rs200
-reservation of audio cassette through coupon
Well known producers started producing Tamil films after a big gap using



Rajini as their first film :
Devar Films :Thaai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)
AVM : Murattu Kaalai (1980)
Sathya Movies : Raanuva Veeran (1981)
Vijaya Vahini Movies : Uzhaipaali (1993)
Co-Stars who produced Rajini films :
Thiyagarajan - Mathu Thapitha Maga (Kannada)
K. R. vijaya - Naan Vazavaipen
Balaji - Billa, Thee, Viduthalai
Sripriya - Natchathiram (Guest)
Dwarakish - Adutha Varisu, Ganguvaa (Hindi), Nan Adimai Illai
Vijaya Kumar- Kai Kodukum Kai
Ravichandran - Padikathavan, Natuku Oru Nallavan
Rakesh Roshan - Begawan Dada
Krishna - Maaveeran
Chiranjeevi - Maapillai
Prabhu - Mannan & Chandramukhi
Mohan Babu - Peddarayadu
Ilayaraja - Rajathi Raja
Co-star's First Film
Gauthami - Guru Sishyan
Chinni Jeyanth - Kai Koduku Kai




Producer's First Film:
Valli Velan Movies - Bairavi
P.A. Arts Production - Aarilirundu Arubadu Varai
Vidhya Movies - Pollathavan
Kavithalayam - Netrikkan
Maya Arts - Sivapu Sooriyan
Ragavendira’s - Kai Kodukum kai
S.D. Combines - Anbulla Rajnikanth
Dwarakish Chithra - Adutha Varisu
Lakshmi Productions - Naan Sigapu Manithan
Eswari Productions - Padikathavan
Geetha Arts - Mapillai
Rasi Kala Mandir - Darmadorai
Visalam Productions - Pandiyan
Chandamama Vijaya Combines - Uzaippali
Devyank Arts - Tyaagi
Annamali Cine Combine - Arunachalam
Arunachala Cine Creations -Padayappa
Lotus International - Baba



Director's First Film:
Vayathinile - Bhrathiraja
Bairavi - M. Bhaskar
Mullum Malarum - Mahendran
Aval Appadithan - Rudraya
Billa - R. Krishnamoorthy
Naan Pota Saval - Purthchidasan
Anbulla Rajnikanth - K. Natraj
Naan Admai Illai - Dwarakish (In Tamil only)



Highest Remake Film is from Amithab Bachan and they are:
Billa - Don
Ram Robert Rahim - Amar Akbar Antony
Thee - Diwar
Naan Vazavaipen - Majboor
Padikkathavan - Khuddar
Mr. Bharath - Trisool
Maaveeran - Mard
Siva - Khoon Pasina
Velaikkaran - Namak Halal
Panakkaran - Laawaris
Badsha - Outline of HUM
Dharmathin Thalivan - Kasme Vaade

PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT - THALAIVAR SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH

Personal Information:

A to Z : All About our Superstar:



Name :Rajinikanth

Real Name:

Shivaji Rao Gaikwad

Date of Birth:

12.12.1950

Time of Birth:

11:54 P.M.

Place of Birth:

Bangalore

Star/Rasi:

Sirvana/Magaram

Color:

Black

Height:

5 feet 9 inch

Weight:

70 Kg

Name of Spouse:

Mrs. Latha Rajinikanth, Principal,

The Ashram

Date of Marriage:

26.02.1981 4:30 A.M

Place of Marriage:

Thirupathi

Date of Reception:

14.03.1981 6:00 A.M
Place of Reception
Taj Coromandal, Chennai


Names of Children:

Aishwarya & Sowandarya

Address:

18, Raghava Veera Avenue,

Poes Garden, Chennai-86

Contact Phone:

+91-44-24835391 (Raghavendra Mandapam)

Fax:

+91-44-24838890 (Raghavendra Mandapam)

Father's Name:

Ramoji Rao

Mother's Name:

Rambhai

Brother's Name:

Sathya Narayana Rao & Nageshwara Rao

Guru:

K.Balachandar

Spiritual Guru:

Satchithananda Swamiji

Favourite God:

Shri Raghavendra

Favourite Books:

Books written by Shri Ramana Maharishi

Favourite City:

Chennai

Favourite Colour:

Black

Favourite Drinks:

Juice & Curd

Favourite Foods:

Chicken & Mutton items

Happiest Moments:

To be alone

Worst Moments:

Left the job of Conductor

Worst Period:

1978 - 1981

Favourite Dress:

White Kurtha

Favourite Place:

Himalaya

Favourite Place in House:

Pooja Room

Favourite Proverb:

Beware of Everything -that is un true; stick to the Truth shall succeed slowly but steadily

Favourite work:

Self-driving

Unforgettable Man:

K.Balachandar

Unforgettable Function:

Bassha Silver Jubilee Function

Unforgettable Friend:

Sri Priya

First Film:

Aboorva Ragangal

50th Film:

Tiger (Telugu)

100th Film:

Shri Raghavendrar

125th Film:

Rajathi Raja

150th Film:

Padyappa

Favourite Hollywood Actor:

Sylvester Stallone

Favourite Indian Actor:

Kamalhaasan

Favourite Actress:

Rekha (Hindi)

Favourite Role:

Romantic Roles

Most Valuable Item:

Appreciation Letter from K.Balachander for the film "Mullum Malarum"

Favourite Language:

English

Favourite Films:

Hollywood Films

Favourite Novel:

Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan & T. Janakiraman's Amma Vanthal

Favourite Cinema Scene:

Duet Scene

Favourite Writer:

Jayagandhan

Favourite Poet:

Kannadasan

Favourite Musician:

Illayaraja

Favourite Songs:

Songs sung by Chandrababu

Favourite Film:

Veera Kesari (Kannada)

Favourite Politician:

Singapore President Lee Quan-u

Unforgettable Leader:

Mahatma Gandhiji

About Mahatma Gandhiji:

Form of Truth; Great Yogi

About Bharathiar:

Real Rebel Poet

About Kamarajar:

Real "Padikatha Methai"

About Periyar:

Real Spiritualist

About Annadurai:

Great Leader

About Kalaigar:

The only leader for Tamil Community

About M.G.R:

Guardian to Tamil Cinema

About Shjivaji Ganeshan:

Dictionary of Tamil Cinema

About Jayshankar:

Sportiveness

About Shivakumar:

Punctuality

About Kamalahaasan:

Sincerity

Message to Fan:

Live & Let Live

About Rajinikanth : I live for myself ; I don't care anybody but I respect everybody

INTRODUCTION OF SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad (born on December 12, 1950), professionally known by his stage name Rajinikanth(Tamil: ரஜினிகாந்த்; Kannada: ರಜನೀಕಾಂತ್; Marathi: रजनीकांत), is an Indian film actor. He received India's third highest honour, the Padma Bhushan, for his contribution to Indian cinema. He is best known for his mass popularity and appeal, largely drawn from his mannerisms and stylized delivery of dialogue in films. Other thanacting, Rajinikanth worked as a screenwriter, film producer, and also a playback singer. Apart from his film career, he is a philanthropist and also serves as an influence in the politics of Tamil Nadu.

Rajinikanth debuted as an actor in 1975 under the direction of K. Balachander in supporting roles. He was later favoured in portraying antagonistic characters and gradually rose to acting in lead roles. He also appeared in the cinemas of other nations, including American cinema. He was paid Rs. 26 crores for Sivaji: The Boss, making himthe highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan