# Raashii Khanna says Rajinikanth told her actors are prisoners 2026-08-08T08:53:24+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Raashii Khanna, who will star opposite Rajinikanth in the upcoming Tamil film 'Dharman,' has revealed that the superstar told her actors are prisoners. She recalled the remark in an interview with Cinema Express, saying she understood his point about fame's price being a loss of freedom. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the film features Rajinikanth as a doctor, with Simran in a key role. Khanna joined the project after reaching out to Marimuthu to praise his earlier film 'Dragon.' She said her character sits at the emotional centre of the story and plays a key part in shaping the title character. 'Dharman' is among the most awaited Tamil releases, reuniting Rajinikanth and Simran after many years. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Ashwath Marimuthu, celebrity fame, Dharman, Raashii Khanna, Rajinikanth, Tamil cinema Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/raashii-khanna-says-rajinikanth-told-her-actors-are-prisoners/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/raashii-khanna-says-rajinikanth-told-her-actors-are-prisoners/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.