No one would let go of the golden opportunity to star in Super Star Rajinikanth’s film. However talented Malayalee actor Jayaram refused it without any second thoughts.
Rajinikanth's Muthu directed by KS Ravikumar is based on a Malayalam film. The makers first contacted Jayaram for the role of the King played by Sarath Babu. He too readily and happily gave his consent.
But Jayaram later rejected the film as he had a scene in which he was required to slap Rajinikanth. He felt Rajini's fans would get angry and will attack him.
Jayaram is not exaggerating and his fears are true. Ramyakrishna played a powerful role opposite Rajinikanth in Narasimha. She even insults Rajinikanth in one scene and fans who got angry once tried to attack her in Chennai.
Jayaram might have rejected the offer after Ramyakrishna's experience. Jayaram attracted with his performances in films like Bhagamathie and Ala Vaikunthapurramloo.