Who Is Lenin Bharathi? Person In News For Calling Rajinikanth ‘Fake Philanthropist’

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Bharathi is currently making headlines on the internet after he called Tamil superstar Rajinikanth a ‘fake philanthropist’. For the unversed, the Thalaiva of Indian cinema gifted a gold chain to a Chennai sanitation worker. Rajinikanth’s team shared pictures of the meeting on social media. While many fans of the superstar showered love on him, Lenin Bharathi got disappointed with the Kaala actor’s actions. He slammed the actor and accused him of not standing up for sanitation workers when they were fighting for their rights. He even wrote a hard-hitting note in Tamil on X. Ever since Bharathi shared a note on social media, netizens are curious to know about him, who called Rajinikanth a ‘fake philanthropist’.

All You Need To Know About Lenin Bharathi?

Lenin Bharathi is a famous actor-director and writer in the Tamil film industry. He started his career as a filmmaker and writer with the 2018 film, Meku Thodarchi Malai. Produced by Vijay Sethupathi, the Tamil drama was a sleeper hit at the box office. It starred Antony, Gayathri Krishnaa, Abu Valayankulam, Anthony Vaathiyar and others in key roles.

Before directing the film, Lenin wrote the screenplay for the film, Aadhanlal Kadhal Seiveer. Lenin Bharathi has also acted in films like Arjunan Per Paththu and Bison Kaalamaadan.

What Did Lenin Bharathi Write In The Note Against Rajinikanth?

Lenin Bharathi, in a note, alleged that identifying workers only bit their uniforms to showcase generosity. He called Rajinikanth a ‘fake philanthropist’ by criticising him for not supporting workers during their tough times. He mentioned that Rajinikanth’s acts of kindness were selective rather than sustained support for workers’ causes.

For the unversed, Rajinikanth met Padma, a sanitation worker from T Nagar, at his home. She was invited by him. The superstar honoured her with a gold chain for finding an unclaimed pouch containing 45 sovereigns of gold jewellery and promptly informed her superiors before handing it over to the police. Rajinikanth got impressed by her actions and honoured her honesty. However, Lenin Bharathi’s comment sparked the debate.

About Rajinikanth’s Upcoming Projects

Rajinikanth will next be seen in Jailer 2, which is being helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film is a sequel to Jailer (2023). Jailer 2 also features Mithun Chakraborty, SJ Suryah, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Anna Rajan, Jatin Sarna and others in key roles. Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vinayakan and Vijay Sethupathi will do cameo appearances in the film. Apart from that, Rajinikanth will also play a key role in Thalaivar 173. Produced by Kamal Haasan, it is being helmed by Cibi Chakravarthi.