A lesser-known story from Rajinikanth's past, revealed by actor Sreenivasan, details a lost love that significantly shaped his journey to stardom. The narrative, originally shared by Rajinikanth with actor Devan, recounts how a woman, Nirmala, gave him Rs 500, which he used to pursue his acting dreams. Their love story began with an argument over bus entry rules, but she later vanished, leaving a lasting impact on the actor.