Rajinikanth turns 75: His legacy and net worth proves he is...

In a career spanning over five decades, Rajnikanth has done 170 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla, and Malayalam. He is widely regarded to be one of the most successful and popular actors in the history of Indian cinema. Known for his uniquely styled mannerism and one liners in films, he has a huge fan base and a cult following. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016, India's third and second highest civilian honours respectively, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2019, the highest Indian award in the field of cinema, and the IFFI Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to world cinema. As usual, Rajinikanth is anticipated to have a modest birthday gathering with his family and some close friends at his home in Chennai today December 12. Nevertheless, Thalaivar is ready to delight his fans with the re-release of Padayappa and thrilling news about his forthcoming movies.

Rajinikanth: Net worth, salary, and more

As per the most recent information from Forbes Magazine, the iconic superstar ranks among the Top 10 wealthiest actors in Indian cinema at this time. According to the reports, Rajinikanth possesses a total net worth exceeding 500 crore, in 2025. The seasoned actor is presently residing in his upscale home, located in Poes Garden, Chennai, an area known for being one of the priciest neighborhoods in India.

Rajinikanth's simple yet opulent is said to be valued at Rs 35 to Rs 40 crore. In addition to his Poes Garden home, which he permanently resides in, the Jailer actor is said to possess two additional properties - one located in Chennai and the other in Pune.

The celebrity boasts a collection of luxury cars, featuring a Rs 22 crore Bentley Limousine, Rolls Royce Phantom, and Rolls Royce Ghost. His assortment also features BMW X5, Mercedes Benz G Wagon, Lamborghini Urus. Notably, Thalaivar maintains his initial vehicle, the vintage Premier Padmini that he acquired in the early 1980s.

Rajinikanth is said to earn approximately Rs 150 to Rs 270 crore for each film, encompassing his fee and the share of profits. According to a report by Forbes Magazine, he is presently among the highest earning actors from India. His additional income is said to come from film production and various investments.

Rajinikanth's upcoming movies

According to reports, Rajinikanth is presently occupied with the last stage of filming for his highly anticipated project, Jailer 2. The film, a continuation of the successful movie Jailer, signifies the superstar's second partnership with the acclaimed director Nelson Dilipkumar. Subsequently, Thalaivar will portray the main character in the forthcoming unnamed movie produced by his dear friend and on-screen adversary, Kamal Haasan. The film, provisionally named Thalaivar 173, is said to be directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan.