Rajinikanth braves crocodile-infested lake with Bear Grylls in throwback video; fans say ‘Young man!’

Social media is buzzing again, and this time it is because of a throwback video featuring Rajinikanth. A clip from an old survival episode has resurfaced online, and people are once again talking about the superstar’s calm way of handling tough situations. The video shows Rajinikanth entering a crocodile-infested lake along with British adventurer Bear Grylls during the filming of Into The Wild With Bear Grylls in early 2020. The moment feels tense, but also very real, and viewers online are clearly impressed.

Bear Grylls shares the clip online

Bear Grylls posted the video on Instagram on January 6, 2026. While sharing the throwback clip, he wrote:

“Swimming a crocodile-infested lake? I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous. Cros doesn’t care that I’m with the great @rajinikanth!”




The post has already reached millions of views, and many people have commented on it.

Rajinikanth steps into a crocodile lake

In the clip, Rajinikanth and Grylls are seen walking into a cold, muddy lake that has crocodiles in it. While they move through the water, Grylls explains the danger and says:

“These crocodiles are very well camouflaged and very intelligent.”

At one point, Grylls pretends that a crocodile has attacked him. This gives Rajinikanth a sudden fright, but it also adds a small light moment to the tense situation. The task was to reach the other side of the lake to retrieve a camera. Even in that stressful moment, Rajinikanth stays calm.

Internet praises Rajinikanth

Social media users have reacted strongly to the video, praising the actor’s courage and energy. Many comments highlighted his remarkable spirit, with one user saying, “Just 75 years young, man,” while another wrote, “Not everyone can walk into the wild and make it look calm, but Bear Grylls can.” Others called it a moment of admiration, saying, “True legends in one video.” Viewers say the clip shows why Rajinikanth continues to be admired off-screen as well.

A throwback moment that still connects with viewers

Even though the episode was filmed in early 2020, the clip is still getting a lot of love online. The rare moment featuring Rajinikanth and Bear Grylls together in a survival setting has once again caught the attention of fans, and the reactions show that people still enjoy revisiting it.



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