Superstar Rajinikanth addresses a dispute over whether he wished Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on his birthday without posting publicly on social media. Speaking at the title reveal/launch event of his upcoming film *Dharman*, Rajinikanth says he conveyed his greetings directly by phone. He also explains that he faces repeated criticism and scrutiny whenever he speaks publicly, adding that silence can also lead to questions about why he is not speaking. According to his remarks, public statements often become a “problem” regardless of what he says, because different people interpret them in different ways. Rajinikanth reflects that criticism is unavoidable after decades in the public eye, and says those who do not like him will continue to dislike him regardless of his actions. The comments come amid ongoing debate around his earlier remarks connected to Vijay’s political rise, which he had previously addressed by saying he congratulated Vijay after election results. Overall, Rajinikanth maintains that he communicates key messages privately and that navigating public opinion has become increasingly difficult.