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New Delhi: Few stars in Indian cinema command the reverence and devotion that Rajinikanth enjoys. The Tamil superstar is worshipped almost like a deity in the South. His journey from a modest upbringing to becoming one of the country’s highest-paid actors is the stuff of cinematic legend.
For the unversed, Rajinikanth is celebrating 50 years in cinema with the release of his highly anticipated film Coolie. As fans await the grand premiere on August 14, let us dive into the actor’s net worth and the most expensive assets owned by him!
Born Shivaji Rao Gaikwad in 1950 to a Marathi Hindu family in Bengaluru, Rajinikanth’s early years were defined by hard work, far removed from the glitz of show business. Before fame found him, he earned his living as a coolie and later as a bus conductor. He appeared in Kannada mythological plays, which ignited his desire to act. That spark eventually led him to the New Madras Film Institute. His big break came when visionary filmmaker K. Balachander recognised his talent, casting him in the 1975 Tamil romantic drama Apoorva Raagangal. The rest, as they say, is history.
Today, Rajinikanth’s wealth is estimated at a staggering Rs 430 crore, according to multiple media reports. Recently ranked by Forbes as India’s fourth highest-paid actor, he reportedly demands between Rs 125 crore and Rs 270 crore per film.
One of his most prized possessions is his lavish residence in Chennai’s posh Poes Garden, valued at around Rs 35 crore in 2023. Beyond his home, the superstar’s garage reads like an auto aficionado’s dream. Among his enviable fleet are a Rolls-Royce Ghost worth Rs 6 crore, a Rolls-Royce Phantom valued at Rs 16.5 crore, and a Bentley Luminous priced at Rs 6 crore. He also owns a BMW X5 (Rs 1.77 crore), a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon (Rs 2.55 crore), and a Lamborghini Urus (Rs 3.10 crore). In a nod to practicality and perhaps nostalgia, his collection also includes a Toyota Innova, a Honda Civic, a Premier Padmini, and even an Ambassador.
He also owns Raghavendra Mandapam, a sprawling wedding hall reportedly worth Rs 20 crore. Capable of accommodating over 1,000 guests, it stands as yet another example of Rajinikanth’s investments.
