Superstar sees Sarkar 2

While Rajnikanth was disappointed with Aag, he loved Ramu’s latest and told the Big B about it

Rajnikanth flew down to Mumbai with a special copy of Sivaji to show to Amitabh Bachchan. Though the Big B couldn’t reciprocate the gesture with Sarkar Raj, Rajnikanth made it a point to see the film.

A chat with Bachchan on what transpired between him and Rajnikanth:

Rajnikanth has seen Sarkar Raj. How did he find the film?
He came down to Mumbai with the print of Sivaji. I wanted to reciprocate that gesture and fly down to Chennai with Sarkar Raj. I had been trying to coordinate it with him. But Nainital and IIFA delayed my visit. When I called him, he said he couldn’t resist the temptation and saw the film on its release. He has loved the film and the performances and was very profuse in his praise. He complimented Ramu on his brilliant work and admitted that he had been disappointed with Aag but with Sarkar Raj, he was happy that Ramu had redeemed himself.”

Did Rajnikanth mention any performances in particular?
He loved all three of us and sent his wishes to Abhishek and Aishwarya too.

Abhishek has been appreciated by many but which performance did you like the most in SR?
The person whose performance I liked the best was Ram Gopal Varma’s. He created the moments and the atmosphere for us to excel.

Rajnikanth is a close friend of yours. Weren’t you disappointed when he said he hadn’t liked Aag?
No I didn’t feel bad. Indeed the fact that he told me shows the honesty and closeness of his friendship.

Were you disappointed when Aag didn’t do well?
It’s pointless to talk on that… Every film that fails is disappointing for all concerned. But one must not dwell on that too much. Learn from the mistakes and start working harder on the next.

Do you feel Sarkar Raj is Ramu’s comeback vehicle?
On this, I shall quote RGV’s brilliant retort, ‘It’s a comeback for the audience’!