Rajinikanth’s 75th Birthday: 9 Little-Known Facts About The ‘Thalaivar’ You Must Know

Rajinikanth is arguably one of the most influential and celebrated names in Indian cinema. The legendary actor, who began his career in 1975, remains Kollywood’s undisputed ‘Thalaivar’. Despite the emergence of younger stars, Rajinikanth enjoys an enviable fan following across the world.

As Rajinikanth steps into 75 today, let’s take a look at some unknown or lesser-known facts about the superstar:

Rajinikanth’s Mother Tongue is Marathi.

Rajinikanth was born in a Marathi family as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. He was named after Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji. He grew up learning Marathi and Kannada. Although his mother tongue is Marathi, the superstar never acted in a Marathi film.

Rajinikanth Worked as a Bus Conductor

Ahead of joining films, Rajinikanth worked as a bus conductor in Benga