Rajat Kapoor
ActingAbout Rajat Kapoor
Rajat Kapoor (born 11 February 1961) is an Indian actor, writer, screenwriter and film director. As a child, Kapoor would watch films with his family and decided to become a filmmaker at the age of 14. He mainly focused on acting at first. In 2013 he joined the theatre group Chingari in Delhi, later moving to Pune to attend the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rajat Kapoor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Rajat Kapoor's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rajat Kapoor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chehraa, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rajat Kapoor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rajat Kapoor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rajat Kapoor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Raat Akeli Hai - The Bansal Murders | DGP Sameer Verma | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Raid 2 | Chief Commissioner Kaul | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 | Mahesh Deshmukh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Clowning with Shakespeare | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Gehraiyaan | Jitesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | RK/RKAY | RK and Mahboob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kadakh | Rahul | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Best Is Yet to Come | Doctor Aman Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mulk | SSP Danish Javed | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Pari | Qasim Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | August 25 | Avik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mantra | Kapil Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Waiting | Dr. Nirupam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ki & Ka | Kabir's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kapoor & Sons | Harsh Kapoor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | X: Past Is Present | K | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Drishyam | Mahesh Deshmukh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rang Rasiya | Auctioneer | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ankhon Dekhi | Rishi Chacha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Midnight's Children | Aadam Aziz | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Agent Vinod | ISI Chief Iftekhar Ahmed | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jo Dooba So Paar: It's Love in Bihar! | Superintendent of Police | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Iti Mrinalini | Siddhartha Sarkar | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Pappu Can't Dance Saala | Palash | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Phas Gaye Re Obama | Om Shastri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | I M 24 | Shubendu Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rann | Naveen Shankalya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 10ml LOVE | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A One Night Stand | Rahul | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ek Tho Chance | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story | Mohit Puri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Via Darjeeling | Ronodeep 'Rono' Sen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dasvidaniya | Rajiv Julka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hulla | Janardhan Parikh | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Meghna's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Krazzy 4 | Ravi K. Sanyal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Anuranan | Amit Banerjee | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Khoya Khoya Chand | Prem Kumar | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bheja Fry | Ranjeet Thadani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yun Hota To Kya Hota | US Consulate Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Corporate | Vinay Sehgal | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mixed Doubles | Vinod | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chehraa | Special Appreance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kisna | Prince Raghuraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tum: A Dangerous Obsession | Vinod Gupta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kali Salwar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Tej Puri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Mahesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Char Adhyay | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Khayal Saga | Music Student | Average | Similar → |
Rajat Kapoor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rajat Kapoor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rajat Kapoor is "Chehraa" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Rajat Kapoor acted in?
Rajat Kapoor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rajat Kapoor?
Other notable films include "Drishyam 2", "August 25", and "Drishyam".