Real Reason For Thalapathy Kacheri low/ High / Political Fight Out in Kodambakkam

Sivakarthikeyan film Producer has given a Direct hit at rival Thalapathy Vijay JanaNayagan, We had reported low numbers fpr Kacheri song Read : https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/11/dulquer-kaantha-as-iconic-as-iruvar.html. Why this Kolaveri by Dawn Pictures against Jana Nayagan ?, Dawn Pictures Bhaskaran is a DMK man and Jana Nayagan releasong aginst his film Parasakthi that glorifies Anti Hindi agitation. What is real reason for low numbers You Tube answers. Read our story on ayyappanotes about Jana Nayagan Tamil Nadu business.vread https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2025/11/kantara-climax-fpr-suriya-karuppu-tamil.html

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Social media has been buzzing since yesterday about the sudden rise in views for the Thalapathy Katcheri song on YouTube. Many users believe the spike happened because of paid view bots. A few hours ago, Dawn Pictures posted a tweet on X celebrating the 15 million views for the first single Adi Alaye from Sivakarthikeyan’s recent release Parasakthi. The post highlighted the word organic in capital letters and ended with a sarcastic IYKYK. Though Dawn Pictures did not name anyone, netizens felt the tweet indirectly mocked the Thalapathy Katcheri view bot controversy. This led to immediate backlash from Vijay fans and neutral users. Many users said production houses should act responsibly and avoid triggering fan fights. They argued that such comments harm the industry and create unnecessary hate between fan groups. Some also fear that this behaviour might affect Sivakarthikeyan’s growth. They feel he is slowly becoming a major Kollywood star, and controversies like this may attract unwanted negativity. Meanwhile, Vijay fans pointed out that Adi Alaye currently shows only 13 million views, not 15 million. They shared screenshots to claim that Dawn Pictures posted incorrect numbers before mocking others. They warned that Sivakarthikeyan may face heavy backlash because of this tweet. According to them, the production house should have shared accurate figures before criticising anyone. Overall, the Dawn Pictures tweet has triggered a heated fan fight on social media. Many people are actively sharing their opinions and taking sides in the debate.

YouTube responds to bot allegations

A user on X shared a screenshot showing that the song received over 3 million views within an hour, sparking speculation about automated traffic. Responding to the claim, YouTube explained that the platform’s system temporarily slows or freezes view counts while verifying if they come from real users. “We have a system in place to verify engagement metrics (likes, views, subs) if they're from legitimate sources. View counts can slow down or freeze as we confirm they're real (from humans, not computer programs),” the platform said.

Another fan suggested that the video might have been mistakenly flagged as a political campaign video, given Vijay’s political debut with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). “YouTube flagged ThalapathyKacheri as a campaign video for Mr. Vijay and TVK. Hence, Google Ads policies froze the view count. After review, the views started reflecting again,” the fan wrote. YouTube seemed to confirm this, adding, “To maintain a fair & positive experience across YouTube, we have systems that verify if views are valid & should be counted.”

Thalapathy Kacheri celebrates Vijay

Soon after the release of the song on Saturday, fans of the TVK chief were seen celebrating across Madurai, dancing to the track and waving posters of Vijay. The song, choreographed by Sekhar, pays homage to the star’s iconic moves from films like Ghilli, Thuppakki, Mersal, and Master.

Jana Nayagan to release on Pongal 2026

With Jana Nayagan set to be Vijay’s final film before he transitions fully into politics, expectations are sky-high. Backed by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions, the film is slated for a grand worldwide release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal weekend. The film also stars Pooja Hegde and Mamitha Baiju in pivotal roles.  The film will be clashing with Prabhas's The RajaSaab. 

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Dulquer Kaantha as Iconic as Iruvar !!! / Thalapathy Kacheri low numbers

Will Kaanthaa be an iconic movie like Mani Ratnam movie Iruvar ? Iconic yet not a Box Office Hit ?

Why ? Who remembers MKT First Superstar of Tamil Cinema ? DQ performance is going to the benchmark says insiders. Story has all ingrendients of a potboiler, no doubt. Like Keerthy infused life into Savithiri the actress known across South States, here DQ has done so. A write up in M9 about it:

Dulquer Salmaan, known for his fearless and versatile film choices, continues to impress audiences across languages. In Telugu cinema, his performances in Mahanati, Sita Ramam, and Lucky Baskhar brought him immense acclaim and box office success. Now, he returns with his ambitious new film, Kaantha, which aims to capture audiences in both Tamil and Telugu markets. Cinephiles have compared Kaantha to Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar for its nostalgic tone, cinematic richness, and emotional storytelling. However, what few realise is that Kaantha, like Mahanati, draws inspiration from real life. The film is said to be based on the extraordinary yet tragic story of Tamil cinema’s first superstar, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT). Much like Chittoor Nagaiah in Telugu cinema, MKT redefined stardom in the 1930s and 1940s. He was not just a celebrated actor but also a cultural icon. Stories from the era describe him driving a Mercedes-Benz, dining from gold plates, and hosting grand gatherings rare luxuries in India at that time. But destiny had other plans. In 1944, MKT was accused in a sensational murder case that rocked the South Indian film industry. Although he was eventually acquitted, the damage was irreversible. The public distanced themselves, and his career never recovered. He struggled financially and emotionally until his untimely death at 49. In Kaantha, Dulquer Salmaan reportedly plays a character inspired by MKT a gifted artist whose journey from fame to downfall and redemption forms the film’s emotional core. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film promises to explore complex themes of ego, fame, and morality set against the golden age of Tamil cinema. However, despite its grand premise, Kaantha has yet to create strong buzz among Telugu audiences. Unlike Mahanati, which revolved around the legendary Telugu actress Savitri, Kaantha is based on a figure unfamiliar to most Telugu viewers. As of now, the film’s success will depend heavily on reviews and word of mouth once it releases. For Dulquer Salmaan, Kaantha represents another bold experiment one that blends art, history, and emotion. Whether Telugu fans connect with this unfamiliar story remains to be seen.

Normally, Vijay films get massive and record-breaking views on YouTube, and when he joins hands with Anirudh, most of the records will be broken. However, the first single from Jana Nayagan, Thalapathy Kacheri, has surprisingly received low views.

Whistle Podu, the first song from Vijay’s last released film, GOAT, is the most viewed song in 24 hours with more than 24M views, which was expected to be broken by the first single of Jana Nayagan.But the song, titled Thalapathy Kacheri, has not even gone close to that, and it just clocks half of that for 24 hours. Even after 24 hours, the trend is not that great, seeing very low views.

The song was released on 8th November, and still, the views are 14 million, which is shocking. Except for a section of fans, most of the audience have given a mixed response to Thalapathy Kacheri, as they felt that it looks like a regular song, not on par with Anirudh’s best.

Ram Charan moves in Chikiri Chikiri and Pooja navel in Kacheri Rocks

Rahman asks the director for the situation of the song and Buchi Babu Sana says, "We need to change the place." Rahman then swaps chairs with him and asks,"Is this place good?" Sana sheepishly says, "I meant the place sir not the chairs. Anyway, I will narrate the situation here itself. The hero sees the heroine for the first time in the village. He tells his friend that she is that rare girl who looks beautiful without any make up.He calls her a chikiri."

Rahman asks what is a Chikiri and to that the director replies, "The men in the hero's village affectionately call the pretty women of their village Chikiri. That is where the song begins."

Meanwhile, sources say that the team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per schedule.

Ram Charan has undergone a complete transformation for his role. Janhvi Kapoor plays a character called Achiyyamma in the film. The stellar cast also includes Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in a powerful supporting role, alongside Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in key roles.

With a top-notch technical crew on board, 'Peddi promises' a rich cinematic experience. R Rathnavelu is handling cinematography, while National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli takes charge of the edit.

'Peddi' is slated for a grand Pan-India theatrical release on March 27, 2026, coinciding with Ram Charan’s birthday.

Rahman asks the director for the situation of the song and Buchi Babu Sana says, "We need to change the place." Rahman then swaps chairs with him and asks,"Is this place good?" Sana sheepishly says, "I meant the place sir not the chairs. Anyway, I will narrate the situation here itself. The hero sees the heroine for the first time in the village. He tells his friend that she is that rare girl who looks beautiful without any make up.He calls her a chikiri."

Rahman asks what is a Chikiri and to that the director replies, "The men in the hero's village affectionately call the pretty women of their village Chikiri. That is where the song begins."

Meanwhile, sources say that the team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per schedule.

Ram Charan has undergone a complete transformation for his role. Janhvi Kapoor plays a character called Achiyyamma in the film. The stellar cast also includes Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in a powerful supporting role, alongside Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in key roles.

With a top-notch technical crew on board, 'Peddi promises' a rich cinematic experience. R Rathnavelu is handling cinematography, while National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli takes charge of the edit.

'Peddi' is slated for a grand Pan-India theatrical release on March 27, 2026, coinciding with Ram Charan’s birthday.

 

Kamal Haasan at Karur / Rishab Shetty love Affair and Atheism

Kamal Haasan, Rajya Sabha MP, would be at the stampede site in Velusamypuram, interact with the local people and is also expected to meet the families of victims, according to sources in MNM. Taking to his official X handle (Formerly known as Twitter), the Vikram actor wrote, "My heart trembles. The news coming from Karur brings shock and sorrow. I am at a loss for words to express my deepest condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives trapped in the crowd congestion." He added," I urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that those rescued from the congestion receive proper treatment and that those affected receive appropriate relief." Forty one persons were killed and over 50 were injured in the September 27 stampede at the rally addressed by top actor Vijay, the chief of fledgling Tamila Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Director Puri Jagannadh expressed grief over the tragic stampede at the Karur rally in Tamil Nadu on Saturday (September 27). He also stated that, owing to the unfortunate incident, Team Puri Sethupathi has postponed the title and teaser launch event planned for Vijay Sethupathi's film.

Rishab Shetty and Pragathi Shetty's love story Known as the ‘power couple of Sandalwood’, Pragathi and Rishab’s love story is a fairytale. While he enjoys the limelight, being in front of the camera, she is the wind beneath his wings. According to reports, Rishab met Pragathi, a costume designer, at a film event. A couple of weeks later, they chatted on Facebook and became friends. Gradually, the couple fell in love. However, Pragathi’s parents were against the relationship as Shetty was yet to find success in the film industry. After convincing them, they tied the knot in 2017. Rishab and Pragathi welcomed Ranvit in 2019. Their daughter Radhya was born in 2022. As per reports, Pragathi joined Rishab in Bell Bottom, the 2019 Kannada language film, as the costume designer. She also worked on Kantara (2022). Netizens came out on X (former Twitter) to discuss Pragathi’s cameo in Kantara Chapter 1. She features in a blink-and-miss role in the first half of the film, during the chariot scene. Not just Rishab’s wife, his son Ranvit, also has a cameo. Pragathi played a brief role in Kantara (2022), where she was seen as the king’s wife. Recently, during an interview, Rishab was asked about the negative reviews surrounding Kantara: Chapter 1 particularly the criticism that the film promotes superstitious beliefs. His calm and thoughtful response has now gone viral on social media. Rishab Shetty said he doesn’t make films with any biased agenda or propaganda. He added that while he believes in God, he also respects people who don’t share the same belief and simply asked that others respect his faith in return. Read more at: https://www.m9.news/movienews/rishab-shetty-viral-statement-kantara-criticism/

AI Mode writeup on Lalettan Phalke Award / Vijay Film Flops

 As social media has highlighted two mistakes in the acceptance speech of Mohanlal while receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke award. One was the poem that he recited and other is that he claimed to be youngest recipient of the honour. Lata Mangeshkar got the honour at age of 60. Now the popular theory is it was translated by CharGPT and YT videos showed what AI generated Kumaran Asan poem comes out. Taking a cue from this I have given an artile on this subject generated by AI mode, Disclaimer comes at end. Lal could have said this at speech end.

During his 2025 Dadasaheb Phalke Award acceptance speech, actor Mohanlal recited a poem he mistakenly attributed to legendary Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan. The incident sparked a debate on social media about the accuracy of his speech and highlighted the wider issue of misattributed quotes circulating online.

Controversy over Mohanlal's speech

• The misattributed poem: In his speech, Mohanlal recited lines he claimed were from Asan's famous work, Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower). The lines he quoted were, “Chithayil aazhnu poyathumallo, chitha manoharamaya poovith” (translated as: "This flower did not merely fall into the dust. It lived a life of beauty").
• Scholarly and public reaction: Scholars and online users quickly pointed out that the recited lines do not appear in Kumaran Asan's original poem.
• Potential real sources: Alternate theories were proposed for the poem's origin, with some suggesting the verse may belong to other poets like P. Bhaskaran or Changampuzha. Others noted a similar, though distinct, quote by Ayyappapanickar.
• Debate over the speechwriter: The incident led to questions about who assisted Mohanlal with his speech for such a prestigious event.
• Wider conversation: The mistake also renewed a public discussion about the prevalence of misattributed quotes and poems on social media platforms like WhatsApp.
• About Kumaran Asan and Veena Poovu

• Kumaran Asan: Also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, he was a prominent Malayalam poet, philosopher, and social reformer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is regarded as one of the three great poets of Kerala.
• Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower): Considered one of Kumaran Asan's most significant works, this 1907 poem is a philosophical work that contemplates the life cycle and death of a flower. It is seen as a turning point that began a new lyrical era in Malayalam literature.

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Vijay’s Kushi re-release fails to attract audiences.  Surprisingly is  film Khushi is that has been least telecast on TV and after the massive crowds gathering at TVK meet of Vijay, the film should have been a blockbuster but it is not the case. Third reason is that Ghilli re-released last year was a hit but in one year the audience coming for a re- release of Vijay film has changed.

Vijay’s old blockbuster, Ghilli (Okkadu remake), was re-released last year and created a sensation and collected huge numbers at the box office. The film opened with 4.3 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu and collected around 25 Cr gross, with a worldwide closing gross of over 30 Cr.

Producer AM Ratnam, currently facing financial difficulties, had high hopes that the re-release of Vijay’s Kushi would perform significantly better and offer much-needed relief. But surprisingly, the film did not see many numbers. In Tamil Nadu it opened with just close to 1 Cr gross, and the weekend bookings are also not that great. The film is nowhere near Ghilli Numbers, and it may not even cross Ghilli’s opening day in its full run. Vijay worked on Kushi simultaneously while also filming Fazil's Kannukkul Nilavu. At the time, the film received underwhelming reviews and was also not commercially successful

Kamal with Chiyaan Director / Vels with Ajith / Geetha Kailasam Angammal'and Meenakshi Jayan Victoria Winners

 Two Top Superstars in todays headlines- Ajith and KH. First Ajith news- His next film is not by Mythiri Movie Makers but bu our own Vels Film International. Ashik who did Vidamuyurchi is tipped be repeated and AK takes home 65% of the total budget as his fees. 

Next is Vinveli Nayaga KH and though we were thinking about Anbu Arivu duo to do the next, there is a change of plans- S U Arun Kumar of Veera Dheeran Sooran the Chiyaan film is to do a rustic thriller and a quickie to be bankrolled by RKFI.

Tamil film 'Angammal' has won Best Film at the 2025 edition of the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), Geetha Kailasam, who is renowned filmmaker K Balachander’s daughter-in-law, was the first choice for the role of Angammal. “We chose Geetha Kailasam after watching her performance in Navarasa, Sarpatta Parambarai and Natchathiram Nagargiradhu,” Director Radhakrishnan said. “She was very natural, and the screen presence she commanded was really impressive in all her above performances.”. Radhakrishnan’s second feature after the Malayalam-language Ave Maria (2018) is set in the mid-1990s. Angammal is based on acclaimed Tamil writer Perumal Murugan’s short story Kodithuni.

 Vipin Radhakrishnan's sophomore directorial venture follows a son's attempts at making his free spirited mother wear a blouse. Set against a rural backdrop in Tamil Nadu, the story does a pretty good job at establishing the dynamic between Angammal and Pavalam, the different life that her son wishes to lead and disgusted of the old ways in his village. Driven by the excuse of his girlfriend's family visit for an arranged love marriage proposal, the story mostly follows the rift that occurs between the mother and son as the former sticks on to what she desires to wear.

Meenakshi Jayan has won the Best Actress award in the Asian New Talent category at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) Golden Goblet Awards. She was honoured for her role in the Malayalam film Victoria, which was also the only Indian film selected for competition at this year’s festival, which concluded on Sunday. Directed by debutant Sivaranjini J, Victoria tells the story of a young beautician from Angamaly, a small town in Kerala, who is planning to run away with her Hindu boyfriend, defying her Catholic parents’ wishes. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when a neighbour’s rooster, meant for a church festival, disrupts her day. What follows is a mix of emotional, personal, and spiritual challenges, all playing out over the course of a single day.