Rajinikanth becomes the Show Stealer
The Superstar disclosed that he had to wrap up a hindi film shoot in bombay so that dalapathi could begin filming the following day. The makeup artist refused to apply any makeup while getting ready for the shoot in the morning, despite Rajinikanth's requests. Rajini's character does not require makeup, as Mani Rathnam has told the makeup artist. Rajinikanth expressed concern over the pairing sequences with Mammooty since the actor resembles a "apple" and it would appear strange to have a full moon and a new moon at the same time.
When Rajini said this, the entire audience erupted in raucous laughter. Rajinikanth added that he received a loose outfit and had a tailor make adjustments to it. And everyone, including mani ratnam, seemed shocked when he suddenly stood in front of the actor. To play a practical joke on him, Sobhana approached him and claimed they had plans to replace him with Kamal Haasan.
By making everyone laugh at his expressions for the dalapathi part, Rajinikanth further brought down the house. Rajinikanth claimed that each sequence required 10–12 takes, and he had to call Kamal for assistance. Rajinikanth was encouraged by kamal haasan to have Mani perform the part before enacting it himself. Rajini claims that Kamal Haasan's concept was successful and that it helped him get through the filming of Dalapathi. mani ratnam and kamal haasan were among the audience members who laughed throughout Rajini's entire speech.