Rajinikanth and Silk Smitha worked together on a number of films. The talk of the town back then revolved around their chemistry.
One of the biggest celebrities the nation has ever produced is Rajinikanth. He is highly renowned for his distinct aesthetic and intense action scenes.
The south megastar never fails to keep the audience delighted with his tough persona on screen, whether he is killing a million bad guys with one hand, executing several flips in midair, or being saved from a brain tumour by a bullet.
Being a movie star comes with its own set of issues. Celebrities frequently appear in rumours and links to various actresses. There was no exemption even for the Enthiran actor. He was once connected to Silk Smitha, the south siren.
In addition to Sivappu Sooriyan, Silk Smitha and Rajinikanth worked together on the films Jeet Humari, Thanga Magan, and Paayum Puli.
All of this happened following the release of her Kamal Haasan-starring film, Sadma, which catapulted her to fame.
She was well known for her daring bikini appearances and seductive roles. In actuality, she was commonly described as an erotica-focused B-grade performer.
Smitha was so outspoken that some even called her a soft-p*rn actress; as a result, she struggled to land quality parts in her later years as an actor. However, their simmering connection was a major talking point when she was at her prime.
Rajinikanth & Silk Smitha gained notoriety for their contentious dance scenes.
Rajini was apparently fond of Silk despite being described as a family man, and some tabloids even claimed that the two were having an affair. They all carried on working together despite never reacting to any of these reports.
Silk Smitha has through a lot of highs and lows in her life. According to reports, the actress’s 1996 suicide was brought on by multiple financial setbacks and tense interpersonal connections. Her flat in Chennai was where her body was found.
In actuality, Vidya Balan’s portrayal of Silk Smitha in the 2011 film The Dirty Picture is based on her life.
According to several stories, Rajinikanth served as the inspiration for Naseeruddin Shah’s role, who desired with young Silk.