At an event celebrating K Bhagyaraj's birthday and cinematic journey, actor Rajinikanth reminisced about an incident where the former saved him from fans who turned hostile against him. The superstar said that his comments about Sivaji Ganesan's political failure at a Chennai event in the 1990s were misconstrued, turning many people against him. Rajinikanth said that he meant it as a criticism of the constituents and not as a disparaging remark against Sivaji. However, it irked many voters, including Sivaji's fans, contributing to protests by them against the superstar. The other day, Rajinikanth said that he even faced stone pelting while in a vehicle following his contentious remark and that Bhagyaraj saved him from the angry supporters. The actor said that he had no clue where to hide as the mob turned against him before Bhagyaraj came to his rescue.

According to reports, the screenwriter-actor-filmmaker cautioned the angry public and supported his colleague as he was facing the heat and asked them to escort the superstar home without harming him. Law enforcement acted upon the multifaceted personality's insistence and ensured that Rajinikanth reached home safely. An emotional Rajinikanth described it as an unforgettable moment in his life, saying that Bhagyaraj's act showed him what it meant to support each other in the film industry.