Actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj has spoken out in support of his father, legendary filmmaker and actor K. Bhagyaraj, after an old interview resurfaced on social media on his father’s birthday and caused controversy.
The clip, which has been widely shared online, showed K. Bhagyaraj recalling a story from the making of the 1990 film Thalapathi. In the interview, he mentioned that he had suggested a different ending to superstar Rajinikanth. Although Bhagyaraj was simply sharing a memory, some social media users did not take it well, and the video sparked criticism and debate online.
Shanthanu stepped in to defend his father, emphasizing that the comments were made in a light-hearted, nostalgic way and were not meant to offend anyone. He urged fans and viewers to understand the context before judging the filmmaker’s words.
The controversy highlights how old interviews can resurface and be interpreted differently, especially when shared widely on social media. Fans continue to discuss the clip, but Shanthanu’s support has helped provide clarity on the situation.