From political statements to contentious film portrayals, here are ten instances where Rajinikanth found himself at the center of public debate and scrutiny.

Yogi Adityanath Meeting Rajinikanth faced backlash for touching the feet of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, sparking criticism from Tamil Nadu fans.

Baba Religious Controversy: The film Baba stirred religious controversies due to its portrayal of a godman, sparking heated debates.

Kabali Nepotism Debate The casting of Rajinikanth's daughter, Soundarya, in Kabali raised questions of nepotism in the industry, dividing opinions among audiences and industry insiders.

Kaala Protests The film Kaala faced protests and opposition for its perceived criticism of certain ideologies, with Rajinikanth's comments adding fuel to the controversy.

Birthday Poster Controversy A fan-made poster depicting Rajinikanth voting with Hindu deities in line behind him stirred controversy, leading to a complaint by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad for religious insensitivity.

Legal Notice from Financier Rajinikanth received a legal notice from a financier in 2015 following allegations against his son-in-law, Kasthuriraaja, leading to a legal battle over financial matters and reputation.

Lingaa Plagiarism Allegation Filmmaker KV Ravi Rathinam accused Rajinikanth's film Lingaa of plagiarizing the story from Mullai Vanam 999.

Hogenakkal Water Project Endorsement Rajinikanth's endorsement of the Hogenakkal drinking water project faced accusations of favoritism towards Karnataka over Tamil Nadu, straining his relationship with some sections of Tamil society.

Periyar E.V. Ramasamy Comment Rajinikanth's comment on social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy led to outrage and legal action for its alleged misinterpretation.