As Rajinikanth praises 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'; the 'Jailer' actor's emotional Kargil War speech recalling his brother’s sacrifice resurfaces

Superstar Rajinikanth recently praised 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' calling it an engaging and powerful film. His appreciation for director Aditya Dhar and actor Ranveer Singh quickly went viral across the country. Fans were thrilled when they heard his words, and the popularity of the movie contributed to the excitement. With this moment, fans dug up and started to review the classic and most remarkable events in Rajinikanth's life. A video of him as he spoke about the Kargil War surfaced, striking a deep emotional chord and offering a glimpse into the superstar’s more private side.

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Rajinikanth’s emotional connection

During the Kargil War, Tamil Nadu, led by M. Karunanidhi, was a strong supporter of the armed forces, contributing large sums of money to the Kargil Relief Fund. Rajinikanth also supported the cause with a large check as a contribution from himself to help the army. In his speech at the event, he told an incident from his family that moved the audience without exception. He also made clear that he was supporting not only as a citizen but also as an individual who had lost a child in the war.

When Rajinikanth recalled his brother’s sacrifice in the 1965 war

In the speech, Rajinikanth shared, “Personally, I know what war is like. My elder brother, Nageshwara Rao, was an army man. He was in the 1965 India-Pakistan war. He was injured and died during his treatment.” His voice reflected pain and respect. He continued, “It’s the family members more than the soldiers. I’m speaking from experience.” These words highlight the experience of helping families of the heroes in such a new way, not encountered by the public.

Rajinikanth on national strength and peace

Rajinikanth also spoke about the need for strength and peace. He said, “If they wage a war again, I hope we attack them and finish them in one day. But more than that, they must fear to even attack us.” He further added, “India must become a superpower like Russia, Japan, or America.” His speech reflected both emotion and patriotism. As his praise for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' trends, this old video reminds fans of his strong beliefs and deep connection to the nation.

On the movie front, Rajinikanth will be next seen in 'Jailer 2,' and he also announced 'Thalaivar 173' with Cibi Chakravarthi and 'KHxRK' with Nelson Dilipkumar. Rajinikanth was last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's actioner 'Coolie'.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”