Actor Dushara Vijayan recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post about her surreal experience of working with legendary actor Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan, a film directed by TJ Gnanavel. A lifelong fan of the superstar, Dushara expressed her disbelief and joy over being part of a project alongside the man she had admired since childhood. In her words, it was something she "never even dared to dream" of.
A Journey From Fan to Co-Star
Growing up watching Rajinikanth films like millions of his fans, Dushara Vijayan has always been captivated by his larger-than-life persona. In her emotional post, she confessed how surreal it felt to finally share the screen with the superstar she admired for so long.
Dushara wrote:
"There are certain things that I’ve imagined would happen with me, but this was something that I never even dared to dream of. To imagine that I would work with The Superstar, our Thalaivar someday was not even a part of the plan."
For Dushara, the first day of shooting with Rajinikanth was nothing short of magical. She described the moment when she saw her caravan placed next to his, an experience that sent waves of excitement and disbelief through her. She shared how special it was to sit beside him, act in the same frame, and witness his incredible aura firsthand.
"My First day, First shot was with Thalaivar and everything about it was surreal. To see a caravan placed next to his with my name on it, To sit right next to him, To act in the same frame as him—his aura, his energy, his presence—everything was just magical," she added.
A Lifelong Thalaivar Fan
The Tamil actor also looked back at her childhood memories, remembering how she eagerly waited to return home from school to watch Rajinikanth’s films. That connection from her younger days to now starring in a film with him felt like a dream come true.
"My earliest memory as a Thalaivar fan was to wait to come home post school and watch Thalaivar’s movie. From that to this, where I get to work with him for a film, My godddd I feel really blessed."
Dushara couldn’t contain her excitement as she described this experience as her “Padayappa” moment, referring to Rajinikanth's iconic 1999 film Padayappa, which holds a special place in the hearts of his fans.
Hard Work and Patience Pay Off
In her emotional post, Dushara reflected on her journey in the industry, emphasizing how her dedication, patience, and hard work had finally come to fruition. For her, this opportunity symbolized not just a professional achievement but also a personal milestone, one that made all her struggles worthwhile.
"I feel like all my hard work, all my patience, everything that I’ve worked for has paid off," she wrote, before paying tribute to Rajinikanth once again by repeating her admiration for him:
"And once again I’d like to say, ‘Orey Superstar, Orey Thalaivar, Chancey illey,’" rounding off her post with gratitude for all those who supported her along the way.
Dushara Vijayan’s story is an inspiring one—a testament to how dreams, no matter how unattainable they may seem, can come true with perseverance and passion. From a fan in awe of Rajinikanth's on-screen magic to now acting alongside him, Dushara’s journey in Vettaiyan is undoubtedly one she will cherish for the rest of her life.