Rajinikanth has said that, despite decades of cinematic success, he still identifies with the bus conductor he was before entering films. Speaking at the Jailer 2 Super Show, the actor recalled his working life in Bengaluru and described those memories as deeply personal. Rajinikanth said he enjoyed acting but loved his conductor job even more. He remembered the five years he spent in that role with affection and admitted that he continues to miss that period.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, during their Chennai promotional visit for Ranabaali. Deverakonda subsequently shared photographs of the interaction on X and expressed his appreciation for Vijay. Describing it as their first meeting, the Telugu actor said Thalapathy Vijay had become a favourite after just one interaction. The photographs added a persona