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Superstar Rajinikanth opens up about his humble beginnings and gratitude for fans
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Moneycontrol•14-10-2026, 22:30
Superstar Rajinikanth opens up about his humble beginnings and gratitude for fans
- •Rajinikanth expressed deep gratitude to his fans, stating that their unwavering love and support gives him the strength to play lead roles at the age of 75.
- •The legendary actor emotionally recalled his days as a bus conductor in Bengaluru, admitting that he still misses those times and has never fully wrapped his head around his superstar status.
- •He credited his late mentor K Balachander for teaching him vital acting lessons, emphasizing the importance of deeply understanding a character.
- •Rajinikanth encouraged people to view their work as a game rather than a burden and to focus on positive thinking instead of wasting time on negativity.
- •Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, which follows the massive success of the original film.
Key Questions Answered
Rajinikanth shared that he worked as a bus conductor in Bengaluru for five years before becoming an actor, stating that he still loves and misses those years.
Rajinikanth generally dislikes sequels, but he agreed to Jailer 2 after rewatching the first film on OTT and realizing that a lingering plot thread involving Verma's character provided a natural continuation for the story.
Rajinikanth recalled his mentor, the legendary director K. Balachander, who taught him to think deeply about a character after signing a film and to understand their role even when not shooting.
