Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth (born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad on December 12, 1950) is one of India's most celebrated cultural icons and an legendary actor who rules Tamil cinema. Before his historic debut in K. Balachander's Apoorva Raagangal (1975), he worked as a humble bus conductor in Bangalore. Known affectionately as "Thalaivar" (The Leader) or the Superstar, he is world-famous for his unique stylized dialogue delivery, unmatched screen presence, and high-octane action sequences.