Did you know married Rajinikanth was allegedly in love with Nagarjuna Akkineni’s second wife Amala?

Superstar Rajinikanth often makes headlines for his inspiring journey in life before becoming an actor. He worked in humble jobs as a coolie, bus conductor, and later as a producer, before rising to become one of the leading stars in the country. However, one of the rumours that stirred curiosity among fans was his alleged association with actress Amala, who later married actor Nagarjuna Akkineni. The buzz surrounding their relationship created waves in the industry at the time.Rajinikanth and Amala's moviesRajinikanth reportedly fell for his wife Latha in the 1980s when she came to interview him on the sets of 'Thillu Mallu'. Their bond deepened, and eventually, the two got married. Latha, who hails from a Tamil family in Chennai, was then a young graduate in English Literature and a playback singer with several Tamil songs to her credit.However, things allegedly took a dramatic turn when actress Amala entered Rajinikanth's life. The two shared screen space in films such as 'Mappillai' and 'Kodi Parakutthu'. Their on-screen chemistry was praised by fans and critics during that time.According to BollywoodShaadis, Rajinikanth was 36 at the time, while Amala was only 19. Their first collaboration was in the 1987 film Velaikkaran, where it is said that the actor developed a fondness for her.Over time, their friendship grew stronger. It was even rumoured that the two would often discuss personal matters and that Rajinikanth made efforts to visit Amala during her shooting schedules. Speculation also claimed that the pair travelled overseas together.Breaking the bondAmid this growing closeness, insiders alleged that Rajinikanth had distanced himself from his family and even sent divorce papers to Latha. However, his mentor, the legendary filmmaker K. Balachander, is believed to have intervened. The director reportedly urged Rajinikanth to reconsider for the sake of his children and cautioned that such a move might tarnish his image, especially among his female fanbase. Taking his mentor’s words to heart, Rajinikanth is said to have ended the alleged affair. Anyway, both of them have not reacted to the rumours to date.It was also claimed that fans, outraged by the news, warned the actor that they would boycott his films if he left his wife and children. Some even resorted to sending him threatening letters and staging protests. Rajinikanth's familyLatha and Rajinikanth have two daughters, Aishwarya and Soundarya.Amala and Nagarjuna AkkineniAt the same time, Amala married Nagarjuna in 1992, and they have a son, Akhil Akkineni. Nagarjuna was earlier married to Lakshmi Daggubati, with whom he has a son, Naga Chaitanya.