Awards & Honors: Chronological List

A complete chronological list of awards, honors, and recognitions received by Superstar Rajinikanth from his early career to recent years, highlighting his enduring legacy in Indian cinema.

• 2025
  InternationalSatyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award Honored at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for his legacy in world cinema.
• 2021
  NationalDadasaheb Phalke Award (for 2019) India's highest award in cinema, presented for his outstanding contribution to the field.
• 2019
  InternationalIcon of Global Jubilee Award Presented at the 50th IFFI to recognize his global influence.
• 2016
  NationalPadma Vibhushan India's second-highest civilian award for exceptional contribution to the arts.
• 2016
  StateNTR National Award Prestigious award from Andhra Pradesh Government for cinematic contributions.
• 2014
  InternationalCentenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year At the 45th IFFI for lifetime achievement.
• 2011
  PopularNDTV Entertainer of the Decade Recognized as the Entertainer of the Decade by NDTV.
• 2010
  AssociationChevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema At Vijay Awards.
• 2008
  PopularVijay Award for Favourite Hero For Sivaji.
• 2007
  StateTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor For Sivaji.
• 2007
  PopularVijay Award for Favourite Hero For Sivaji.
• 2007
  PopularRaj Kapoor Award From Maharashtra Government for cinematic achievements.
• 2005
  StateTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor For Chandramukhi.
• 2000
  NationalPadma Bhushan India's third-highest civilian award for contributions to the arts.
• 1999
  StateTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor For Padayappa.
• 1995
  PopularFilmfare Best Actor Award (South) For Baashha.
• 1995
  PopularCinema Express & Filmfans Best Actor For Baashha and Muthu.
• 1993
  WriterBest Story Writer Cinema Express award for the film Valli.
• 1992
  PopularCinema Express Best Actor For Annaamalai.
• 1991
  PopularCinema Express Best Actor For Thalapathi.
• 1989
  StateM.G.R. Award Honorary award from the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
• 1988
  SpecialBest Achiever Award Presented by Cinema Express for the international film Bloodstone.
• 1985
  AssociationCinema Express / Filmfans Award Best Actor For Sri Raghavendra.
• 1984
  MajorFilmfare Award South Best Actor For Nallavanukku Nallavan.
• 1984
  StateKalaimamani Award The highest state honor in arts awarded by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
• 1984
  PopularCinema Express Best Actor For Nallavanukku Nallavan.
• 1982
  StateTamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Best Actor for the triple role in Moondru Mugam.
• 1982
  AssociationFilmfans Association Best Actor For Enkeyo Ketta Kural.
• 1979
  AssociationFilmfans Association Best Actor For Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai.
• 1978
  StateTamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Best Actor for Mullum Malarum.
• 1978
  AssociationFilmfans Association Best Actor For Mullum Malarum.
• 1977
  AssociationArima Sangam Award Best Actor For 16 Vayathinile.
• 1977
  CriticalThirai Kathir Award Best Supporting Actor For Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri.