Rajinikanth Finally Breaks Silence On Why He Touched Yogi Adityanath’s Feet

South Superstar Rajinikanth is a renowned name in the film industry and the man needs no introduction. The reputed actor is hugely respected worldwide. Recently, the legendary actor is busy promoting his newly released movie, Jailer. The movie revolves around the story of a retired police officer who tries to save his son from a dangerous gangster with the aid of his connections with former prisoners.

The film smashed the box office after its release by crossing the Rs 500 crore mark at the global box office. The film became the second highest-grossing Tamil film of all time surpassing his own 2.0, the 2018 science fiction and action movie.

The star visited the holy site of Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand to offer his prayers to Lord Badri Vishal. He also attended Lord Badri Vishal’s evening aarti. Videos and photos of Rajinikanth visiting the spiritual place went viral on social media.

The Enthiran star recently visited the state of Uttar Pradesh for a special screening of his film Jailer. The screening was attended by UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. He also met Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav at his residence. The actor also interacted with all ranks and families when he visited the Surya Command to express his profound gratitude and appreciation for Indian Army’s service to the nation. But one of his gestures received massive backlash.

Rajinikanth was targeted by the public for touching Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi’s feet

When the superstar visited Uttar Pradesh and went to the BJP leader, Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi’s residence in Lucknow. The star touched the feet of Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi. This triggered the netizens and a huge controversy arose after this act.

Here is how the netizens reacted to Rajinikanth’s feet-touching gesture

Did he really touch Yogi Adhiyanat’s feet?!!

Did he leave his self-respect in Tamil Nadu itself?!! pic.twitter.com/NWen9IGN9a

— Mannu (@mannu_meha) August 19, 2023

No he just dropped his glasses. He just bent to pick it up. Believe it.

— Talkies Fan (@mahatmakamal) August 19, 2023

Yes, that is truly disappointing.

Can he not see the difference between a yogi and a politician ?

— Manjunath (@pick_redpill) August 19, 2023

Now onwards he remained little star ⭐

— JAYESH VANIYA (@jayeshvaniya_) August 19, 2023

This is so bad. Rajinikanth is much older

— भारतवासी (@mauryaspeakss) August 19, 2023

Rajinikanth made the biggest error of his entire life @rajinikanth

Maybe Yogi is a Sanyashi and Monk ..we the Fans have high regard for him and fighting for his self respect everywhere but after this episode ..Fans felt very bad and unable to digest this

Now he can retire..

— Just talk,,💯 truth (@goldking2022) August 20, 2023

Rajinikanth later reacted to the controversies when he arrived back in Chennai and shortly interacted with media persons

He spoke to the media people stationed outside the airport. When he was asked about the controversy around touching the feet of UP CM, the actor revealed that the gesture was simply out of respect. He stated,

“It is my habit to touch the feet of Yogis or Sanyasis and take their blessings, even if they are younger than me. I have done that only”

According to reports by ANI, the action comedy film Jailer stars Vinayakan, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Mirnaa Menon, and Sunil besides Rajinikanth in prominent roles. The movie also has cameo appearances of Mohanlal, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff.