Superstar Rajinikanth is regarded as a deity in the South Indian film industry. One of the most loved and influential actors of Indian cinema, Rajini's career has spanned over four decades. He has acted in many films including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English. Today, December 12, is Rajinikanth's 74th birthday.
Born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad in 1950, Rajini hails from a Marathi Hindu family in Bengaluru. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a porter and bus conductor. During this period, he also played roles in Kannada mythological plays, which aroused his interest in acting. Reports also state that he began acting at the New Madras Film Institute. Legendary Tamil filmmaker K. Rajini made his acting debut in the 1975 romantic drama Apoorva Raagangal after his talent was recognised by Balachander.
Rajinikanth Net Worth
According to several media reports, Rajinikanth's net worth is around ₹430 crore. Recently, his name was included in the list of highest-paid actors in India. According to the Forbes list, Rajinikanth is the fourth highest-paid actor. He reportedly charges ₹125-270 crore for a film.
According to Lifestyle Asia, he owns a luxurious house in Poes Garden, which had an estimated market value of ₹35 crore in 2023. The actor also owns luxury cars, including a Rolls Royce Ghost worth ₹6 crore and a Rolls Royce Phantom worth ₹16.5 crore. His luxurious car collection includes a BMW X5 worth ₹1.77 crore and a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon worth ₹2.55 crore.
According to the report, he also owns a Lamborghini Urus worth Rs 3.10 crore and a Bentley Luminous worth Rs 6 crore. Apart from this, the actor also owns a Toyota Innova, Honda Civic, Premier Padmini and an Ambassador, reports Lifestyle Asia.
Apart from this, the actor also owns a luxurious marriage hall named Raghavendra Mandapam, which has an estimated market value of Rs 20 crore. The report states that the marriage hall has a seating capacity of over 1,000 people.
