1.Real Name: Rajinikanth was born as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad on December 12, 1950, into a Maratha family in Bangalore, Karnataka.

2. Early Struggles: His mother passed away when he was just five years old, making life challenging from the start.

3. Diverse Jobs: Before entering films, Rajinikanth worked as a carpenter, then a coolie, and even served as a bus conductor in the Bangalore Transport Service (BTS).

4.Multifaceted Talent: Not only an actor, but Rajinikanth is also a producer and screenwriter.

5.Unusual Show Timings: In single-screen theaters, Rajinikanth’s films often started at midnight, with audiences waiting outside until 5 a.m. for the show to begin.

6. Coin Tossing Tradition: When Rajinikanth’s scene appeared on screen, fans would toss coins at him. Sometimes, this enthusiasm led to torn curtains in cinemas! Eventually, coins were banned in South Indian theaters.

7. Superstar at 60+: Rajinikanth defies age, playing lead roles even after turning 60. His upcoming film, “Kochokodaiyan,” features him as a warrior.

8. Innovative Techniques: Rajinikanth experiments with cutting-edge techniques. In his hit film “Robot”, he employed techniques not yet seen in Hindi cinema.

9. Generosity: Known for his kindness, Rajinikanth never sends anyone away empty-handed when they seek help.

10.Marathi Roots: Although he hails from a Marathi family, Rajinikanth has not acted in a single Marathi film.