"Thandel" Shines at the Box Office: Over 62 Crores Collected in Just Opening Weekend.

Is Rajinikanth a good actor? I doubt he could portray a character like Bhikhu Mhatre, which was played by Manoj Bajpayee in *Satya*." He also, "However, fans love to see Rajinikanth in that legendary manner. Provocative filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has gotten himself in a tight spot due to his remarks about Superstar Rajinikanth. It provides a rush that doesn’t necessarily stem from a character’s depth. Many pointed out that RGV seems to have ignored Rajinikanth’s stellar performances in films like *Thalapathi*, *Padaiyappa*, Tollywood Collection and *Enthiran*. Without slow motion, I wonder if he could still entertain. In an exclusive interview with Pink Villa, RGV asserted, "Acting pertains to a character, while celebrity status focuses around performance, and there’s a clear distinction between the two. Viewers are willing to see him walk in slow motion for half the movie without action.