India, Feb. 12 -- Ram Gopal Varma, popularly known for directing films like Company, Satya, Sarkar, and more, recently spoke to Pinkvilla about the difference between an actor and a star. He even remarked that he wouldn't know if Rajinikanth could exist "without slow motion."

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Discussing the distinction between a star and an actor, RGV used Rajinikanth as an example and said, "Acting is about a character; a star is about a performance. And there is a lot of difference between the two. Is Rajinikanth a good actor? I don't know. I don't think Rajinikanth can do a Bhikhu Mhatre. But with Rajinikanth, you only want to see him like tha...