When Bharathiraja was devastated by Rajinikanth’s commitment, Vairamuthu recalls the emotional memories from ’16 Vayathinile’ shooting | Tamil Movie News

A famous composer Vairamuthu has also narrated an interesting incident that happened during the making of his green film ’16 Vayathinile,’ which has RajinikanthBharathiraj, Srideviand K. Bhagyaraj. His emotional messages on social media have resonated well with film buffs, especially as the Tamil film industry continues to remember the great contributions of Bharathiraja and Bhagyaraj. This event provides a rare glimpse into the dedication and passion that went into making one of Tamil cinema’s most popular films and their followers.

Vairamuthu reveals what happened during the shooting

Vairamuthu recalled some instances where Sridevi’s character had to spit on Rajinikanth’s character after an argument in which Parattai beat Chappani. At first, the team tried using soap bubbles to create the effect, but the results seemed unacceptable. At that time, Rajinikanth came forward and said, “Please spit on me. However, Sridevi immediately refused, saying, “No, I can’t do that,” and left. Then Rajinikanth turned to the director Bharathiraja and told him, “The scene should look real. Although Bharathiraja was skeptical at first, he finally agreed and spat in Rajinikanth’s face to make the scene look as real as possible. The shooting was done exactly as the director had envisioned.”

Bharathiraja could not control his tears

The moment didn’t end with the camera cut. Vairamuthu recalled that Bharathiraja was very disappointed with Rajinikanth’s complete commitment to the results. The director was deeply moved, hugged the actor, wiped his face with a handkerchief, and burst into tears. Vairamuthu said the incident showed the bond between the actor and the director who were committed to making memorable films. He summed up Rajinikanth’s philosophy with a powerful statement: “Acting is not just doing things, it’s also about dedication.” The post has also struck a chord with many fans who have praised the Superstar for staying positive.

Bhagyaraj saw a moment that became history

Vairamuthu also said that K. Bhagyaraj, who was working as Bharathiraja’s assistant at the time, had a clear view of what happened. This was written in the foreword of Bhagyaraj’s biography and it was reminiscent of the golden era of Tamil cinema, said the composer. The post has been widely shared by fans, who hailed it as a beautiful reminder of the work that went into making ’16 Vayathinile’ an enduring classic. The story has gained a lot of attention as it celebrates the legacy of Bharathiraja and Bhagyaraj, whose contributions continue to inspire generations of filmmakers and film lovers alike.