Fact Check: Rajinikanth Did Not Avoid Questions on CM Vijay's New Government
A video clip circulating on social media claimed that actor Rajinikanth avoided questions about Tamil Nadu's newly elected Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. However, upon close monitoring, it has been learned that the clip is digitally altered, proving that the 'airport snub' never actually took place.
The original clip, shared by a user named Arun Vijay, showed Rajinikanth smiling and leaving without responding when asked about Joseph Vijay becoming Chief Minister. The post quickly gained traction, sparking speculation. However, a fact-check by Studio Flicks revealed that the video was taken by a non-media person on a mobile phone and was doctored to create a misleading narrative.
In reality, Rajinikanth had earlier congratulated Vijay and his party on their landslide victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. In a tweet dated May 4, 2026, Rajinikanth wrote: 'My congratulations to Mr. Vijay, leader of the Tamil Nadu Victory Party, who has achieved a massive victory in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu assembly elections, and to his party members.'
Studio Flicks issued a statement on social media, calling the viral video 'absurd' and urging media platforms to verify before posting. The incident highlights the need for caution when consuming viral content, especially in the age of deepfakes and digital manipulation.
The fact-check confirms that Rajinikanth did not snub any questions about CM Vijay's new government, and the viral clip was a fabricated attempt to create controversy.
