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.
Rajkummar Rao Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rajkummar Rao reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rajkummar Rao's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Rajkummar Rao'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 Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rajkummar Rao Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rajkummar Rao's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rajkummar Rao has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toaster | Ramakant | Average | Similar → |
| 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 | D-Day | Zoya’s husband (voice) | 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 → |
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 7.7/10.
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".