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Aishwarya Rajinikanth Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 15, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 January 1982

Age43 Years

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionDirector, Playback Singer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseDhanush (m. 2004; div. 27 November 2024)

FamilyFather - Rajinikanth; Mother - Latha Rangachari; Sister - Soundarya Rajinikanth

Aishwarya Rajinikanth Biography

Aishwarya Rajinikanth is an Indian film director and playback singer from Chennai. Daughter of actor Rajinikanth, she has directed Tamil films including 3(

Early life and background

Aishwarya Rajinikanth was born on 1 January 1982 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Raised in a family active in the film industry, she is the daughter of actor Rajinikanth and Latha Rangachari, who has worked as a producer and singer. Her younger sister, Soundarya Rajinikanth, is a graphic designer and film director. Aishwarya grew up in Chennai and holds Indian nationality. She trained in classical dance and lists dancing, singing and writing among her hobbies.

Career

Aishwarya entered the film world initially as an assistant to director Selvaraghavan. She made her mark in Tamil cinema both behind the camera and as a vocalist. Her directorial debut came with the Tamil film 3 (2012), and she went on to direct and write the story for Vai Raja Vai (2015). Alongside directing, she has sung playback for films, with early credits including Natpe Natpe from Whistle (2003) and Un Mela Aasadhan from Aayirathil Oruvan (2010).

Her screen work also extended to television: she served as a judge on the dance reality show Jodi Number One (Season 3) on STAR Vijay. In recognition of her public contributions, she has been named a goodwill ambassador for UN Women and received the Kalaimamani award from the Tamil Nadu government for her work in the arts. In 2012 she was honored as Newsmaker of the Year at the JFA Women Achievers Awards.

Public profile

Aishwarya has published a memoir titled Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars, released in December 2016, which presents personal reflections on her life and career. Her public image often intersects with her family background; being Rajinikanth's daughter has been a prominent aspect of media coverage about her.

Personal life

Aishwarya married actor Dhanush on 18 November 2004. The couple had two sons: Yatra Raja, born in 2006, and Linga Raja, born in 2010. The marriage ended in divorce on 27 November 2024. Her listed height is approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) and her weight is given as about 55 kg (121 lbs). She is identified as practicing Hinduism and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Controversies and public discussion

In May 2024, an interview with singer Suchitra included allegations concerning the past marriage of Aishwarya and Dhanush. The excerpt lists those claims as part of public reporting. Beyond that mention, her public record includes awards, ambassadorship and her creative output.

Latest updates

Recent factual updates in the available excerpt include the divorce finalization in November 2024 and the May 2024 media discussion referencing allegations about the former marriage. Her professional work most recently cited in the excerpt includes the films she directed and her published book from 2016.
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Recent Work

3

Directorial debut; also credited as writer (Tamil film, 2012)

2012
Vai Raja Vai

Directed and wrote the story (Tamil film, 2015)

2015
Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars

Memoir released in December 2016

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Directorial debut with 3 (2012)
  2. Directed and wrote Vai Raja Vai (2015)
  3. Playback singing credits including Natpe Natpe (Whistle, 2003) and Un Mela Aasadhan (Aayirathil Oruvan, 2010)
  4. Judge on STAR Vijay's Jodi Number One Season 3
  5. Goodwill ambassador for UN Women
  6. Recipient of Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aishwarya Rajinikanth born?

1 January 1982

What is Aishwarya Rajinikanth known for?

Director, Playback Singer

What is Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s marital status?

Divorced

Who is Aishwarya Rajinikanth married to?

Dhanush (m. 2004; div. 27 November 2024)