Ace lyricist was in the headlines recently for criticising Superstar's Kabali and reportedly calling it a failure. This has not gone well with Thalaivar fans and social media was abuzz with comments. At a event, Vairamuthu reportedly said, ""There are certain things which cannot be explained or justified. Like the case of the missing IAF flight, Kabali's failure..."

However, the writer clarified that he has been misunderstood."I couldn't catch the right words. I meant to say it is hard to understand "Kabali's" success or failure, and I left the word 'success' out inadvertently," he clarified in a statement. He further added that he shares a gread friendship with Rajinikanth and has also clarified the issue with him.