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).
Rajat Kapoor Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rajat Kapoor reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rajat Kapoor's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Rajat Kapoor's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Chehraa, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rajat Kapoor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rajat Kapoor's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rajat Kapoor has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 2023 | Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa | Chandra | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 | Mahesh Deshmukh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Clowning with Shakespeare | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Gehraiyaan | Jitesh | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | RK/RKAY | RK and Mahboob | Average | 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 | Average | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Agent Vinod | ISI Chief Iftekhar Ahmed | Flop | 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 | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Corporate | Vinay Sehgal | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Mixed Doubles | Vinod | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chehraa | Special Appreance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Kisna | Prince Raghuraj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tum: A Dangerous Obsession | Vinod Gupta | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kali Salwar | - | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 8.7/10.
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".