Tamil cinema megastar Superstar Rajinikanth has formally addressed the ongoing social media trolling and intense scrutiny surrounding his recent public statements. Speaking at a grand event in Chennai held to launch the official title of his highly anticipated upcoming film Dharman, which is being produced under Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the veteran actor bared his heart about the constant challenges of being in the public eye. The superstar admitted to feeling a sense of deep hesitation whenever he is invited to take the microphone at public forums nowadays. In his trademark candid style, Rajinikanth pointed out the ironical dilemma he faces on a daily basis by stating that the moment he chooses to speak publicly, it immediately turns into a major problem either for himself or for the audience.
The 75-year-old cultural icon explained that staying entirely silent does not save him from public backlash or internet mockery either. He noted with a laugh that if he decides to remain quiet and keep to himself, detractors immediately start making fun of him online by questioning his silence and asking if he has stuffed a kozhukattai, which is a traditional South Indian sweet delicacy, inside his mouth. Rajinikanth highlighted that no matter what course of action he takes, a certain section of critics will always find an excuse to pick apart his behavior. If he delivers a speech, some people will aggressively question the exact timing of his remarks, while others will dismiss his presence entirely and claim that he should not have spoken a single word in the first place. Reflecting on his expansive career spanning several decades in the entertainment industry, the actor shared that it took him a very long time to fully understand the unpredictable nature of public opinion, concluding that it is ultimate foolishness to expect everyone to like what you do, which is why maintaining extreme caution has become his primary rule.
This sharp response from the veteran actor comes directly in the wake of severe online backlash following a press interaction he hosted at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai back in May. The initial controversy was triggered after Rajinikanth attempted to clear the air regarding rumors that he was unhappy with actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay’s monumental political victory in the state elections. At the time, Rajinikanth had stated to reporters that he was extremely shocked by the election results and clarified that he had already extended his heartfelt congratulations to Vijay. He had also dismissed any narrative of professional rivalry or deep-seated jealousy by pointing out the massive twenty-five-year generation gap that exists between them, playfully adding that he might only feel a tinge of envy if his contemporary Kamal Haasan were to become the Chief Minister. However, his choice of words backfired on social media, with fans of Vijay heavily trolling the superstar and misinterpreting his shock as a sign of bitterness.
The digital confrontation escalated even further recently when fans noticed that Rajinikanth had not put out any official celebratory posts on his social media accounts to wish Vijay on his birthday. When media personnel directly questioned him about this omission at the conclusion of the Wednesday event, Rajinikanth quickly shut down the brewing gossip by confirming that they had already spoken directly over a personal phone call. The legendary actor’s upcoming film Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu with a power-packed musical score by Anirudh Ravichander, sees him playing the role of a surgeon, and the project is already generating massive trade buzz. By addressing the trolls directly, Rajinikanth has once again proven his unmatched grace under pressure, reminding cinema lovers that real-world relationships and mutual respect among industry legends run much deeper than temporary social media trends.
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