An image circulated on social media this week indicating that Kuala Lumpur-based production and distribution company Malik Steams is organizing a contest in which fans would have the opportunity to meet Rajinikanth. After misunderstanding caused several PR professionals to label the contest as `fake` and urge fans not to fall for it, the organisers threatened legal action against anybody who harmed their name.

A publicist who has worked extensively with Rajinikanth on his films, including his most recent movie, Lokesh Kanagaraj`s Coolie, issued a message on X (previously Twitter) on Saturday, urging fans not to fall for what he called a `fake` contest being run without Rajinikanth`s permission.

The post that went viral

He wrote, “Dear All, We would like to clarify that the “Meet & Greet Thalaivar” contest that is currently being promoted by Malik Streams in Malaysia is completely unauthorised, fake, and has been announced without obtaining any prior permission from Thalaivar. We strongly advise fans and the public not to participate or engage in this misleading activity. We request your kind cooperation in spreading this clarification to ensure that fans are not misled. Thank you.”