Vikram & Aishwarya: A Love Story Never Meant To Be?

Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have consistently portrayed characters in complex, often tragic relationships across their film collaborations. From 'Raavanan' to 'Ponniyin Selvan', their on-screen pairings have been marked by longing and separation.

Vikram recently reflected on Mani Ratnam's unique approach to directing, highlighting how the filmmaker would create imaginative scenarios to elicit genuine emotions from actors. He specifically recalled Ratnam's method for 'Raavanan', where he used vivid analogies to convey the depth of emotion.

Despite initial controversy surrounding its Ramayana-inspired narrative, Vikram believes the Tamil version of 'Raavanan' deserves revisiting and has since acquired a cult following. He expressed pride in his performance, crediting Ratnam's masterful direction for navigating the sensitive themes.

The recurring theme of unrequited love and complicated relationships between their characters continued in 'Ponniyin Selvan', where Vikram's Aditha Karikalan harbored deep affection for Aishwarya's Nandini, who was married to another.

Separately, Vikram is currently facing scrutiny over a video involving an exotic primate, prompting an investigation by wildlife authorities. The incident has resurfaced discussions on exotic animal ownership and wildlife protection.