Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Rajinikanth Meet & Greet Contest Sparks Dispute in Malaysia
Some fans in Malaysia were excited about a contest to meet Rajinikanth.
But, someone from Rajinikanth's team said the contest wasn't approved and wasn't real.
The team warned people not to join.
The company that made the contest said they were doing nothing wrong and would sue anyone spreading false information.
The contest was about buying movie tickets to win a chance to meet the actor.
A 'Meet & Greet' contest for Rajinikanth fans in Malaysia was announced by Malik Streams.
A PR professional associated with Rajinikanth's films labeled the contest as 'fake' and 'unauthorised'.
The PR representative advised fans not to participate in the contest.
Malik Streams responded by rejecting the 'fake' label and threatened legal action.
The contest offered a chance to meet Rajinikanth to those who purchased 'Coolie' movie tickets.
- Who
- Rajinikanth's team and Malik Streams, a distribution company.
- What
- Controversy over a 'Meet & Greet' contest for Rajinikanth fans.
- When
- The dispute happened recently.
- Where
- Malaysia
- Why
- Disagreement over the contest's legitimacy and authorization.
Contest Organizers
Rajinikanth's Team
Contest Legitimacy
Contest Organizers
The contest is legitimate and properly organized.
Rajinikanth's Team
The contest is unauthorized and fake.
- Event
- Rajinikanth 'Meet & Greet' Contest
- Location
- Malaysia
- Involved
- Rajinikanth's team, Malik Streams
- Movie
- Coolie
- Contest Goal
- Meet Rajinikanth
- Action Taken
- Contest legitimacy disputed
Sources
Rajinikanth’s Team Warns Fans Against Fake ‘Meet And Greet Thalaivar’ Contest In Malaysia, Calls It 'Unauthorised'
No Malaysia meet-and-greet for Coolie, Rajinikanth team calls it fake: ‘Announced without permission from Thalaivar’