It is true that there has been a huge wave of selfishness around Vijay from sections of the Tamil film industry.
The possibility of a film star achieving massive political success from the very beginning, even to the extent of challenging the dominance of DMK and AIADMK and potentially becoming Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in such short time, is a shocking scenario for many established political and cinema circles.
So it is understandable that people suspect jealousy, fear, or political calculation from various individuals. But the bigger question many are asking is whether Rajinikanth also belongs to that category.
That question becomes more sensitive because Rajinikanth has always projected himself as a spiritual person who values detachment and renunciation.
Over the years, there were several indications that he might enter politics, but in the end he openly admitted that politics may not suit him and stepped away.
Because of that, many people assumed he would have no personal insecurity about Vijay entering politics, since it is no longer Rajinikanth’s chosen path.
However, doubts began rising after Rajinikanth met Stalin recently. Critics argue that if he truly wanted to remain neutral, he could just as easily have met Vijay and congratulated him.
Instead, the sequence of events, Rajinikanth meeting Stalin, his good rapport with Narendra Modi at the national level, and the Governor not accepting Vijay's proprosal to form the government, has led some people to suspect that Rajinikanth may indirectly be aligning with existing power structures to ensure Vijay does not become too strong politically.
If that perception turns out to be true, many people would indeed find it shocking. A Rajinikanth who stays outside politics but still influences political outcomes behind the scenes would appear very different from the spiritual and detached image he has maintained for decades.
At the same time, it is also important to be careful before concluding too much from public meetings alone. Senior actors often meet political leaders out of courtesy, long-standing relationships, or public events.
Without concrete evidence, it may be unfair to definitively say Rajinikanth is acting out of selfishness or political manipulation.
Right now, much of this remains public speculation driven by the growing political rise of Vijay and the continued influence of Rajinikanth in Tamil society.
