It's controversial/ Rajinikanth-Thalapathy Vijay's 'Rivalry': How 'Crows And Eagles' Comparisons Led To Intense Fan Wars

Celebrity fan wars often take centre st and recent clash between followers of superstars Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay has me it to helines. What started as a tale about an eagle and a crow turned into a controversy that echoed across social media platforms.

How did Rajinikanth and Vijay's alleged feud begin?

narrative began when Rajinikanth shared a story during an event last July, drawing a parallel between crows and eagles. Vijay's fans perceived it as a veiled dig at ir idol, sparking heated debates and even tragic consequences which included a fan’s death.

Breaking his silence at audio launch of his upcoming film Lal Salaam, Rajinikanth clarified that eagle-crow story wasn't aimed at anyone, including Vijay. He stressed its positive intent and dismissed tions of rivalry while expressing his pride in watching Vijay grow as an artist.

dressing misunderstanding, Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth also revealed how Vijay h been like family to m since childhood. She recounted an incident when Rajinikanth vised a young Vijay to focus on studies before pursuing acting while appreciating actor's discipline, hard work and talent.

Rajinikanth urged fans to avoid unfair comparisons and said that Vijay's success is a result of his dedication. Regarding Vijay's entry into politics, Rajinikanth expressed competition and vocated against unwarranted comparisons.

When a fan lost his life because of Rajini-Vijay's alleged dispute

dispute between Rajinikanth and Vijay fans escalated in 2020, resulting in a tragic incident where a person lost ir life during a clash over pandemic-related donations. rivalry escalated on social media proving intense loyalty and occasional conflicts within fan bases of se two South Indian cinema legends.

As drama unfolds, Rajinikanth's upcoming film Lal Salaam directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth, is slated for release on February 9, 2024. Vijay on or hand will be next seen in Greatest Of All Time, which will release on Pongal next year.