A recent speech by Rajinikanth at the Coolie audio launch in Chennai has sparked a heated debate on social media. The video was released on Sun TV’s YouTube channel and some viewers feel his comments were low-grade. Others believe it was his usual style.
Rajinikanth is known for teasing his costars before praising them in his speeches. At the Coolie event he referred to Soubin Shahir as a bald actor, Shruthi Haasan as a glamorous heroine and Aamir Khan as a short actor. He also joked about Anirudh Ravichander’s concerts mentioning boys and girls in the dark.
While many fans see this as grounded and honest, some felt the remarks were in poor taste. Critics argued that if another senior actor had spoken like this, social media would have erupted with criticism. Yet Rajinikanth has largely escaped such backlash.
Supporters say this shows the goodwill and non-controversial nature he has earned over decades. They also point out that after teasing, he praised them and even called Soubin Shahir one of the finest artists. Fans claim some are posting negative comments without watching the full speech.
They believe this is a targeted campaign to harm his public image. Despite the mixed reactions, Rajinikanth’s speech has gone viral with people actively sharing their opinions online.
