Controversies & scandals
Rajinikanth: all 2 major controversies
Each controversy of Rajinikanth's life and career, explained on its own page — what was alleged, what was proven, and what was only ever a rumour.
- 1Documented1996–2021The long tease of a political careerFor over two decades Rajinikanth kept Tamil Nadu guessing about entering politics, finally launching a party in 2020 only to withdraw months later citing his health.
- 2Documented1970sRejected for his looksEarly in his career Rajinikanth was widely told that his dark complexion and unconventional features made him unfit to be a leading man — a prejudice he overturned by turning his style into his identity.