Lyricist Vairamuthu shared a poignant memory from ’16 Vayathinile’ where Rajinikanth’s commitment to realism deeply moved director Bharathiraja. During a scene requiring Sridevi to spit on Rajinikanth, the actor insisted Bharathiraja do it for authenticity. The director’s emotional reaction to Rajinikanth’s dedication, witnessed by K. Bhagyaraj, highlighted the passion behind the classic film.
