A lesser-known chapter of superstar Rajinikanth's life, before his rise to fame, has resurfaced. According to late actor Sreenivasan, Rajinikanth, then a bus conductor, fell in love with a woman who encouraged and funded his acting aspirations. She reportedly urged him to apply to a film institute after seeing his stage performances, despite his initial reluctance due to financial concerns. Rajinikanth has since achieved significant success, with a net worth of Rs 430 crore.