📌 Key Points
- Rajinikanth personally called CM Vijay to wish him on his 52nd birthday, clarifying public speculation.
- He dismissed rumors of jealousy or political rivalry, emphasizing his non-involvement in politics.
- Rajinikanth expressed shock and happiness at Vijay becoming CM, praising his achievements.
- He lauded Vijay for surpassing MGR and NTR’s political success at a young age.
Superstar Rajinikanth has finally addressed the buzz surrounding his public silence on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s birthday. He revealed making a personal call to wish the actor-politician, putting an end to widespread speculation and dismissing rumors of political rivalry or jealousy.
Rajini Addresses Public Wish Speculation
On Wednesday, Rajinikanth put the speculation to rest, revealing that he had personally called Vijay to wish him on his birthday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C. Joseph Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday on June 22, with fans, celebrities, and political leaders flooding social media with wishes. Amid the celebrations, however, one question dominated online chatter: why hadn’t superstar Rajinikanth wished Vijay publicly? The veteran star has now addressed the buzz and revealed the reason behind it.
As Rajinikanth was leaving the venue, reporters asked the superstar why he had not publicly wished Vijay on his birthday, a question that had been fuelling speculation on social media since the actor-politician’s special day.
Thalaivar’s Personal Call to CM Vijay
Responding to the question, Rajinikanth put the speculation to rest, revealing that he had personally called Vijay to wish him on his birthday instead of posting a public message on social media.
“I already wished him through the call,” he said. After addressing the question, Rajinikanth folded his hands in gratitude, acknowledged those gathered at the venue, and drove away.
“Rumours started spreading that I said Vijay shouldn’t become CM or that I was trying to merge two parties. Some are saying that I didn’t wish him at the airport when I already wished him on X,” he said.
Praise for Vijay’s Political Triumph
He added, “Rajini is not a cheap or low-standard person to speak unnecessarily about anything else. I was extremely shocked when I heard that Vijay had become the Chief Minister. As soon as the Chief Minister won, I congratulated him. I’m not even in politics, so why would I be jealous of Vijay? Maybe if Kamal (Haasan) becomes the CM, I might get jealous. (smiles) There is a 25-year generation gap between Vijay and me. It won’t look good if we compete.”
Rajinikanth also praised Vijay, stating, “At the age of 52, he has achieved more than MGR and NTR. He faced and won against the BJP at the Centre and two parties here. It was a surprise-filled happiness for me. No Jealousy. A lot of expectations for Vijay and my best wishes to him.”
Rajinikanth’s clarification not only quashed rumors but also highlighted his admiration for CM Vijay’s political journey. His candid remarks underscore a respectful dynamic between the two influential figures, despite public expectations for a different interaction.
