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‘Whenever I speak, it becomes a problem’: Rajinikanth hits back at trolls after controversy around his comments on Vijay

‘Whenever I speak, it becomes a problem’: Rajinikanth hits back at trolls after controversy around his comments on Vijay

Actor Rajinikanth attended an event on Wednesday to announce the title of his upcoming film, Dharman, alongside Kamal Haasan and Ashwath Marimuthu. Addressing the press there, he said he was hesitant to make public comments, as he’s criticised for speaking or staying silent. This comes on the heels of the backlash following his press meet in May to discuss the Tamil Nadu chief minister and actor Vijay. (Also Read: Dharman: Rajinikanth reveals why film with Kamal Haasan saw 3 director changes before Ashwath Marimuthu was finalised) Rajinikanth spoke about not being jealous of Vijay at a press meet in May. Rajinikanth hits back at trolls at Dharman event Rajinikanth began his speech at the event by stating that these days, whatever he says publicly has become an issue. He said in Tamil, “The moment someone says they are calling me to speak, I feel hesitant. Because whenever I speak, it becomes a problem, either for you or for me.” He also pointed out that staying silent doesn’t help either, adding, “If I stay quiet, they …

Rajinikanth vs Vijay Fan Wars? Posters Put Up In Madurai Against TVK Leader Aadhav Arjuna’s Comments | Chennai-news News

Rajinikanth vs Vijay Fan Wars? Posters Put Up In Madurai Against TVK Leader Aadhav Arjuna’s Comments | Chennai-news News

Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 11:52 IST TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna’s recent remarks that the DMK “threatened” Rajinikanth over entering politics has snowballed into a big controversy in Tamil politics and fan culture Condemning Aadhav Arjuna’s allegedly derogatory remarks, Madurai City District Rajinikanth Fans Association put up posters in the city. (News18) TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna’s recent remarks that the DMK “threatened” Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth when he tried to enter politics has snowballed into a big controversy in Tamil politics and the intense fan culture, with a prominent Rajinikanth fan club in Madurai putting up posters demanding an apology. Condemning Aadhav Arjuna’s allegedly derogatory remarks, Madurai City District Rajinikanth Fans Association put up posters that said ‘Pain, shame, insult’ and ‘Time won’t speak but will definitely answer’, and ‘Let’s meet on the field, it’s over’. Rajinikanth’s friend and retired police ADSP Kumaravel, Madurai City District Rajini Club Deputy Secretary Alagarsami, and City Rajini club administrator Bal. Namachivayan also met reporters. They recalled how in 1996, the superstar spoke out against then ruling party AIADMK. “Someone …

Rambha’s Arunachalam shoot anecdote backfires: Did Rajinikanth cross a line?

Rambha has been away from the limelight for a while now. But the 90s favourite recently opened up about her career in an interview with Cineulagam. What was a fun anecdote about her experience shooting for Arunachalam in the 90s soon turned into a fan war on social media, with netizens speaking for and against Rajinikanth. (Also Read: Rajinikanth invited to Ram Temple inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya) Rambha opened up about how Rajinikanth once played a prank on her on sets Rambha’s statement “I remember I was also shooting for Bandhan with Salman Khan while shooting for Arunachalam with Rajinikanth,” she said in the interview, adding, “One day Salman and Jackie Shroff came to the sets of the Tamil film. I hugged them when they came in and Rajini sir was watching me. Later someone told me he’s upset with me, I was confused.” She claims that when she asked Rajinikanth what happened, he said, “He asked me why I was hugging the heroes from the north when I was behaving so formally with him. …