Rahul Rawail - Actor Profile

Rahul Rawail

Directing
Freshness: Feb 01, 2026
1Total Films
1.8 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 7, 1951

About Rahul Rawail

Rahul Rawail is the son of film director Harnam Singh Rawail (often credited as H. S. Rawail) who is known for his films Mere Mehboob (1963), Sunghursh (1968), Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971) and Laila Majnu (1976).[citation needed] Rawail paid tribute to his father's 1968 film Sunghursh by titling one of his films as Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990). Rahul's son Bharat Rawail is an up-and-coming director, who had assisted Yash Chopra for the film Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012). Rawail began his career as assistant to Raj Kapoor and debuted as director with 1980 Bollywood film Gunehgaar starring Parveen Babi, Rishi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, and Asha Parekh. His first two films were not successful but his third film Love Story (1981) starring débutante Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit was a turning point for his career. The film was a musical love story and was a commercial success. Since then, Rawail has directed seventeen films and two television series. He has often collaborated with actor Sunny Deol who worked with Rawail on six of his films, including his debut film Betaab (1983) with Amrita Singh.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rahul Rawail reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Rahul Rawail's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rahul Rawail remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jo Bole So Nihaal, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rahul Rawail Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rahul Rawail's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rahul Rawail.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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Rahul Rawail - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rahul Rawail?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rahul Rawail is "Jo Bole So Nihaal" with a rating of 1.8/10.

How many movies has Rahul Rawail acted in?

Rahul Rawail has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.