Rajinikanth breaks silence on Vijay’s birthday wishes row, opens up on constant criticism: ‘I already wished him over the call’ |
A simple birthday greeting, or rather the absence of one on social networks, recently became the subject of intense debate among followers. As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday on June 22, several celebrities, politicians and industry colleagues took to social media to share their wishes. However, superstar Rajinikanth’s silence online quickly caught the attention of fans, leading to speculations as to whether he had deliberately chosen not to acknowledge the occasion.The veteran actor finally addressed the rumors on Wednesday while attending the title launch event of his upcoming film ‘Dharman’ in Chennai.
Rajinikanth reveals that he personally contacted Vijay
After the unveiling of the film’s title and first look, Rajinikanth briefly interacted with the media. When asked by reporters about Vijay’s missing birthday post, the superstar offered a simple explanation. “I already wished him through the call.”With this short reply, Rajinikanth made it clear that he had conveyed his wishes privately and not through a public message on social media, ending days of online speculation.During the event, Rajinikanth also reflected on the scrutiny that often follows his public statements. The actor admitted that he now approaches public interactions with caution because almost everything he says tends to generate debate.“The moment someone says they call me to talk, I hesitate. Because whenever I talk, it becomes a problem, either for you or for me.” The superstar pointed out that staying silent is also not a solution, as it often invites another kind of criticism. “If I remain silent, they will mock me saying, why does he not speak? Has he kept a kozhukattai in his mouth?”His comments made the audience laugh, but also highlighted the pressure that comes with being one of the most watched public figures in the country.
Rajinikanth on lessons learned from decades under the spotlight
Rajinikanth went on to share a personal observation about dealing with public opinion after spending decades under the spotlight. “If I speak, some will say, why has he spoken now? Others will say he should not have spoken at all.” The actor added that experience has taught him not to seek universal approval.“After many years, I’ve understood one thing: people who don’t like us won’t like us, no matter what we do. And to think that people who like us will like everything we do, no matter what we do, is silly. You have to be careful.”The latest speculation comes just weeks after Rajinikanth was forced to address rumors about his equation with Vijay following the Tamil Nadu election results. Social media was abuzz with claims that the superstar was unhappy with Vijay’s political success, prompting Rajinikanth to hold an interaction with the press at his Poes Garden residence.Dismissing the rumors at the time, he had said, “Rajini is not a cheap or low level person to talk unnecessarily about anything else. I was very surprised when I heard that Vijay had become the Chief Minister. As soon as he won the prime ministership, I congratulated him.”He also dismissed any suggestion of a rivalry between the two stars. “I’m not even in politics, so why would I be jealous of Vijay? Maybe if Kamal becomes the CM, I might be jealous. There is a 25-year generation gap between Vijay and me. It won’t look good if we compete.”
A great new chapter with ‘Dharman’
While questions about Vijay dominated some of the interaction, the occasion focused on the announcement of ‘Dharman’, Rajinikanth’s 173rd film. Produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the project marks a historic collaboration between two legends of Tamil cinema.Rajinikanth was last seen in ‘Coolie’, and with ‘Dharman’ now officially out, the focus has once again shifted from political speculation to the superstar’s long-awaited return to the big screen.
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