THIS superstar was madly in love with Sridevi, worked in 19 films with her, but NEVER confessed his love because of superstition

When people talk about the first female superstar of Hindi cinema, Sridevi’s name comes right at the top. Starting her journey in the South Indian film industry, she quickly made her way to Bollywood and became a household name. With unforgettable performances in films like ‘Chaalbaaz’, ‘Lamhe’, ‘Judaai’, and ‘Mr India’, she won millions of hearts. But among all her co-stars, one man shared the screen with her more than anyone else, Rajinikanth. The two worked together in a total of 19 films across languages, creating one of the most iconic pairings in Indian cinema.

Sridevi and Rajinikanth first came together on the sets of the 1976 Tamil film ‘Moondru Mudichu’, which was directed by K. Balachander. Sridevi was only 13 years old at the time, but she played the role of Rajinikanth’s stepmother. Interestingly, in the same film, Rajinikanth played her son. It was an unusual start to what would become a long and memorable on-screen partnership. Despite the age gap and the strange roles in their first film, their chemistry stood out and set the stage for many more films to come.

Over the years, Sridevi and Rajinikanth worked together in 19 films. These included movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Their connection went beyond just acting. Off-screen, reports suggest they shared a strong bond, with Rajinikanth playing a protective role in Sridevi’s life. He was said to be very close to her family, especially her mother. As time passed, Rajinikanth found himself falling in love with Sridevi. He reportedly even told her family that he wanted to marry her when she turned 16.

As reported by India.com, filmmaker K. Balachander once shared a touching story. He said that Rajinikanth, who was in love with Sridevi, once went to her house with plans to propose. At the time, Sridevi was 13 years younger than him. The visit took place during a housewarming ceremony at Sridevi’s home. But just as Rajinikanth arrived, the power suddenly went out, leaving the entire house in darkness. This unexpected incident changed everything.

Even though Rajinikanth never expressed his love, he and Sridevi remained close friends for many years. Their bond stayed strong till Sridevi’s sudden death in 2018. By then, Sridevi had married producer Boney Kapoor in 1996 and started a new chapter in her life. Rajinikanth, on the other hand, married Latha Rajinikanth in 1981. Despite their different paths, the respect and care they had for each other never faded. Rajinikanth never spoke publicly about his feelings, but those close to him knew how special Sridevi was to him.

Rajinikanth is known to be deeply superstitious. So, when the lights went out during his visit to Sridevi’s home, he took it as a bad sign. He didn’t go through with the proposal. Instead, he quietly left the house without saying anything. That one moment of darkness was enough for him to believe that his love was not meant to be. After that day, Rajinikanth never brought up the topic again. His feelings remained hidden, and the story of his love for Sridevi became something only close friends knew.