Rajinikanth movies: full filmography with box office collection
Rajinikanth has 157 films listed from 1975 to 2026 as actor, in Tamil (104), Hindi (21), Telugu (20). First listed film: Apoorva Raagangal (1975); latest: Jailer 2 (2026). 9 of the films carry a reported worldwide gross; figures are filled in as they are reported.
Films listed157
Active1975–2026
Total reported gross, 9 films₹3,743 cr
Rajinikanth filmography, year by year
| Film | Year | Language | Role | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailer 2 | 2026 | Tamil | Cast | ₹756 cr |
| Coolie | 2025 | Tamil | Cast | ₹504 cr |
| Lal Salaam | 2024 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Vettaiyan | 2024 | Tamil | Cast | ₹250 cr |
| Jailer | 2023 | Tamil | Cast | ₹605 cr |
| Annaatthe | 2021 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Darbar | 2020 | Tamil | Cast | ₹250 cr |
| Petta | 2019 | Tamil | Cast | ₹200 cr |
| 2.0 | 2018 | Tamil | Cast | ₹699 cr |
| Kaala | 2018 | Tamil | Cast | ₹160 cr |
| Kabali | 2016 | Tamil | Cast | ₹320 cr |
| Ellellu Neene Nannallu Neene | 2011 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kathanayakudu | 2008 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Kuselan | 2008 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Sivaji | 2007 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Chandramukhi | 2005 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Baba | 2002 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Bulandi | 2000 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Padayappa | 1999 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Arunachalam | 1997 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Aatank Hi Aatank | 1995 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Baashha | 1995 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Muthu | 1995 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Pedarayudu | 1995 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Veera | 1994 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Uzhaippali | 1993 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Valli | 1993 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Yajaman | 1993 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Annaamalai | 1992 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Mannan | 1992 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Pandian | 1992 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Dharma Durai | 1991 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Khoon Ka Karz | 1991 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Nattukku Oru Nallavan | 1991 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Phool Bane Angaray | 1991 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Thalapathi | 1991 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Athisaya Piravi | 1990 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Panakkaran | 1990 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Bhrashtachar | 1989 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| ChaalBaaz | 1989 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Gair Kanooni | 1989 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Mappillai | 1989 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Raja Chinna Roja | 1989 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Rajadhi Raja | 1989 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Siva | 1989 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Dharmathin Thalaivan | 1988 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Guru Sishyan | 1988 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Kodi Parakkuthu | 1988 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Tamacha | 1988 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Daku Hasina | 1987 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Manithan | 1987 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Oorkavalan | 1987 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Uttar Dakshin | 1987 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Velaikaran | 1987 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Asli Naqli | 1986 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Bhagwaan Dada | 1986 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Jeevana Poratam | 1986 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Maaveeran | 1986 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Mr. Bharath | 1986 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Naan Adimai Illai | 1986 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Viduthalai | 1986 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Geraftaar | 1985 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | 1985 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Padikkadavan | 1985 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Sri Raghavendrar | 1985 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal... | 1985 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Wafadaar | 1985 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Anbulla Rajinikanth | 1984 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Bhookha Sher | 1984 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Gangvaa | 1984 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Insaaf Kaun Karega | 1984 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| John Jani Janardhan | 1984 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Kai Kodukkum Kai | 1984 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Meri Adalat | 1984 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Naan Mahaan Alla | 1984 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Nallavanukku Nallavan | 1984 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thambikku Entha Ooru | 1984 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Adutha Varisu | 1983 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Andha Kanoon | 1983 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Debbaku Debba (Tamil Dubbed) | 1983 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Desanikokkadu | 1983 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Jeet Hamaari | 1983 | Hindi | Cast | not reported |
| Kirayi Rangadu (Tamil Dubbed) | 1983 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Paayum Puli | 1983 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Sivappu Sooriyan | 1983 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thai Veedu | 1983 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thanga Magan | 1983 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thudikkum Karangal | 1983 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Enkeyo Ketta Kural | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Moondru Mugam | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Pokkiri Raja | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Puthukavithai | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Ranga | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thanikattu Raja | 1982 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Garjanai | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Garjane | 1981 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Kazhugu | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Netrikkan | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Ranuva Veeran | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thee | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thillu Mullu | 1981 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Gayyali Gangamma | 1980 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Kaali | 1980 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Mayadari Krishnudu | 1980 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Ram Robert Rahim | 1980 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | 1979 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum | 1979 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Amma Evarikaina Amma | 1979 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Andamaina Anubhavam | 1979 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Annai Oru Aalayam | 1979 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Dharma Yuddham | 1979 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Iddaru Asadhyule | 1979 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Kuppathu Raja | 1979 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Naan Vazhavaippen | 1979 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Ninaithale Inikkum | 1979 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Tiger | 1979 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Aayiram Jenmangal | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Annadammula Savaal | 1978 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Aval Appadithan | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Bairavi | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Iraivan Kodutha Varam | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Justice Gopinath | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Kiladi Kittu | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Maathu Tappada Maga | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Mangudi Minor | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Mullum Malarum | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Priya | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Priya | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Sadhurangam | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Shankar Salim Simon | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thai Meethu Sathiyam | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Thappida Thala | 1978 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Thappu Thalangal | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | 1978 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Vayasu Pilichindi | 1978 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| 16 Vayathinile | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Aadu Puli Attam | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Aame Katha | 1977 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Aaru Pushpangal | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Avargal | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Chilakamma Cheppindi | 1977 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Galate Samsara | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Gayathri | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Kavikkuyil | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Kumkuma Rakshe | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Ondu Premada Kathe | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram | 1977 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Sahodarara Savaal | 1977 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Tholireyi Gadichindi | 1977 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Anthuleni Katha | 1976 | Telugu | Cast | not reported |
| Baalu Jenu | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Katha Sangama | 1976 | Kannada | Cast | not reported |
| Moondru Mudichu | 1976 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
| Apoorva Raagangal | 1975 | Tamil | Cast | not reported |
Rajinikanth films by decade
| Decade | Films | Reported gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ₹2,364 cr |
| 2010s | 5 | ₹1,379 cr |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
| 1990s | 20 | — |
| 1980s | 67 | — |
| 1970s | 52 | — |
Frequent collaborators of Rajinikanth
| Name | As | Films together |
|---|---|---|
| S. P. Muthuraman | Director | 23 |
| Sridevi | Cast | 16 |
| Sripriya | Cast | 13 |
| Kamal Haasan | Cast | 12 |
| Vijayakumar | Cast | 12 |
| Y. G. Mahendra | Cast | 11 |
| Jaishankar | Cast | 10 |
| Madhavi | Cast | 10 |
| Silk Smitha | Cast | 9 |
| Thengai Srinivasan | Cast | 9 |
| K. Balachander | Director | 8 |
| Ambika | Cast | 7 |
Filmography compiled from Wikipedia's per-year film lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); grosses and budgets as reported in the sourced tables and film articles. Films without a figure are listed without one. All actors and directors · R index.
Cite as: Box Office Index, https://boxofficeindex.co (accessed 2026-11-02).