# Rajinikanth’s Hilarious ‘Robot’ Casting Roast

URL: https://technosports.co.in/rajinikanths-hilarious-robot-casting-roast/  
Published: 2026-07-01  
Updated: 2026-07-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Back in 2010, the casting of Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai in *Robot* sparked major skepticism. A confused neighbor famously asked the superstar, “If Aishwarya is the heroine, then who is the hero?” after seeing Thalaivar in casual attire. The legend laughed off the awkward encounter, proving that even icons face doubters before smashing massive, historic box office records worldwide.