Rajinikanth, along with the cast and crew of Vettaiyan, had a blast during the audio launch event in Chennai on September 20. While the event was a success, there were some issues regarding the passes. Reports suggest that some people entered the audio launch event in Chennai with fake passes as they could not attend despite having bought the original passes. Now, Rajinikanth addressed the issue during an interview with Sun News.

Amid the uproar among fans, Rajinikanth shared that he has heard about the issue and hopes that the organizers will handle it professionally. He said, “I am happy that the audio launch went well, but I heard there were some issues with respect to the event passes. I hope the administration sets things straight and ensures it doesn’t happen in future events.”

During the interview, Rajinikanth also opened up about his film Vettaiyan and the success of the song Manasilaayo. He lauded Anirudh Ravichander for his music and claimed that the song was a hit because of his efforts. Thalaivar also praised choreographer Dinesh Master for creating catchy steps for the song.

Rajinikanth said, “Dinesh Master’s simple yet catchy steps were very important. Also, credit should be given to the lyric writers Super Subu, Vishnu Edavan, singers Deepthi Suresh, Anirudh, and Yugendran.” He further leaves it to the audience to be the best judges for Vettaiyan after it releases in theaters on October 10.

Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan’s film The Legend of Maula Jatt, scheduled for release in India on October 2, 2024, is having significant resistance from political parties in India once again. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has stated that they will prevent the film from being screened in the country. The party president said, “We will not entertain any Pakistani film or actors in India”.

President of the MNS Cinema Wing, Ameya Khopkar, while speaking to ANI stated that they will not entertain any Pakistani film or actors in India and also urged people in other states to oppose the release as well. “This movie will not be released. Not just this movie, we will not entertain any Pakistani film or actors in India… If this happens, there will be a strong agitation,” Khopkar told ANI.

He stated that he also reaches out to people and parties in other states to oppose the presence of Pakistani actors there. He expressed concern over the deaths of soldiers at the borders and attacks on cities, questioning the need for Pakistani actors when there is ample talent available locally.

He cautioned cinema owners about potential repercussions, noting that they are well aware of the high costs associated with the glass in their theaters. He warned that any Pakistani actor who attempts to come to India would face consequences. While he acknowledged the distinction between art and politics, he emphasized that they do not want art at the expense of their soldiers, asserting that they would prevent such actors from entering the country. 

He remarked that this should be regarded as a threat, questioning how anyone could consider watching movies featuring Pakistani actors given the attacks that have occurred. He expressed a firm stance against allowing them to set foot in India, stating that they would take action against them.

A ban on Pakistani artists working in India was implemented following the Uri terror attack in 2016. In November 2023, the Supreme Court rejected a plea that sought a complete ban on Pakistani artists performing or working in India. Both Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan have previously appeared in Indian cinema, with Fawad featuring in films like Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Khoobsurat, while Mahira made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees.