Actor Rajinikanth faced online criticism for his perceived indifference to a landslide triggered by Cyclone Fengal in Tiruvannamalai that killed seven people. When reporters informed him about the tragedy at the airport, he appeared momentarily shocked, asking, “When?” before offering a brief, seemingly dispassionate, “Oh my god, I am extremely sorry.” Moments later, he shifted focus to answering questions about his films with a smile.
Netizens have criticized his lack of awareness and empathy, questioning the sincerity of his “spiritual” persona and pointing to the disconnect between his public image and actions.
Landslide in Tiruvannamalai
Seven people died in Tiruvannamalai due to landslides in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the aftermath of cyclone Fengal. Several districts in Tamil Nadu have been flooded due to the fury of the cyclone as well as the sudden release of water from the dams.
News reporters caught up with actor Rajinikanth on his way into the airport, they asked him, “7 people have died in the landslide in Tiruvannamalai.” A very concerned looking Rajinikanth replied, “When?”
When the reporters responded that it was due to the floods and the heavy rains in the region, his expression changed and in what seemed like a namesake response, he said, “Oh my god, I am extremely sorry.”
He continued to answer the next questions about his films with a great smile.
For all the “spiritual” leanings and charade of being a great human being, this behaviour and pretence show his true colours.
It is also laughable that a person of his stature is not aware of the news of his own state or the district to which there are claims he donated for a cause.
“Oh My God… எப்போ…?”
– திருவண்ணாமலை நிலச்சரிவு குறித்து அறிந்தவுடன் ஷாக்கான ரஜினி!#Rajinikanth𓃵 | #Tiruvannamalai | #landslide | #Tiruvannamalaiandslide pic.twitter.com/q3wz9tKpRA
— PuthiyathalaimuraiTV (@PTTVOnlineNews) December 9, 2024
Netizens React
Netizens called out his charade and his lack of awareness of the recent incidents in Tamil Nadu.
Reel and real are two diff persons https://t.co/ApyqUN6Hf3
— Rama Subramanian (@sairamufc) December 9, 2024
https://t.co/OEeQB5ZOoS pic.twitter.com/bjD6gbTVmz
— Shirsh Gautam (@shirsh218) December 9, 2024
Pity those who trusted this lunatic .. https://t.co/o3WJgLy0Ss
— ஆதித்யா (@NalanNishadha) December 9, 2024
Some say ignore.. he is no more a politician..
But what I am seeing here ..
What would have happen if he was really into this shitty politics ..
Empathy eh illa
And sudden teeth smile after asking about his cinema questions
But those who believed now gets to know he care a less https://t.co/bobuI730Tv— ᴘꜱᴇᴜᴅo 彡 🥶🥵|| ( offline ) (@iamchangretta) December 9, 2024
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