Rajkummar Rao
ActingAbout Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao Yadav is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Rao has established a career in Hindi cinema and is the recipient of a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award from three nominations. After graduating, he moved to Mumbai for a film career and made his film debut with the 2010 experimental anthology film Love Sex Aur Dhokha. After starring in brief roles in several of the highly successful Hindi films of the following two years, he achieved success for his breakout role in 2013 with the drama film Kai Po Che!, for which he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award at Filmfare. That same year, he was awarded the Filmfare and the National Film Award for Best Actor and Critics Best Actor for his portrayal of Shahid Azmi in the biographical drama Shahid. In 2014, Rao played the leading man in the successful romantic comedy Queen and the drama CityLights. Rao received critical acclaim for portraying a journalist in the biographical drama Aligarh, which earned him a second nomination for Best Supporting Actor at Filmfare.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rajkummar Rao 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 Rajkummar Rao'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rajkummar Rao remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rajkummar Rao Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rajkummar Rao's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rajkummar Rao.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maalik | Deepak / Maalik | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bhool Chuk Maaf | Ranjan | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | Vicky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Stree 2 | Vicky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Mr. & Mrs. Mahi | Mahendra "Mahi" Aggarwal | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Srikanth | Srikanth Bolla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Pushtaini | Ankur Bhatia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bheed | Surya Kumar Singh Tikas | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bhediya | Vicky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Monica, O My Darling | Jayant Arkhedkar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | HIT: The First Case | Vikram | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Badhaai Do | Shardul Thakur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hum Do Hamare Do | Dhruv Shikhar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Roohi | Bhaunra Pandey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The White Tiger | Ashok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Chhalaang | Mahinder Hooda (Montu) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ludo | Alok Kumar Gupta "Aalu" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Made In China | Raghuvir Mehta | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Judgementall Hai Kya | Keshav | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga | Sahil Mirza | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Zero | Self (Special Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | 5 Weddings | Officer Harbhajan Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Love Sonia | Manish | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Stree | Vicky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Fanney Khan | Adhir | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Amoli | Narrator (Hindi) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Omertà | Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | Satyendra aka Sattu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Newton | Newton Kumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Pritam Vidrohi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Raabta | Muwwaqit | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Behen Hogi Teri | Gattu | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Trapped | Shaurya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Aligarh | Deepu Sebastian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hamari Adhuri Kahani | Hari Prasad (Vasudha's husband) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dolly Ki Doli | Sonu Sarawat | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | City Lights | Deepak Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bombay Mirror | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Queen | Vijay | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Shahid | Shahid Azmi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Kai Po Che! | Govind "Govi" Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Talaash | Devrath Kulkarni | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chittagong | Lokenath Bal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 | Shamshad Alam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Shaitan | Malwankar | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Ragini MMS | Uday | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | LSD: Love, Sex aur Dhokha | Adarsh | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rann | News reporter | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Dainik | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Bachpan Ka Pyar | - | Flop | Similar → |
Rajkummar Rao - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rajkummar Rao?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rajkummar Rao is "Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Rajkummar Rao acted in?
Rajkummar Rao has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rajkummar Rao?
Other notable films include "Srikanth", "Queen", and "Shahid".