DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD
Rajinikant has been nominated for this coveted award for his contribution as an actor, producer, and screen writer.
Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to honour the Father of Indian Cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke.
He made the first Indian Feature Film Raja Harishchandra (1913).
The award is announced by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and recognises the contribution of film personalities and their outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
The first recipient of this award was Devika Rani.