Vijay Sethupathi sexual favours demand exposed / Kannada film set to sweep India

 

Just as Vijay Sethupathi Thalaivan Thalaivi became a hit and became his biggest grosser, a twitter post allges that the actor had been using girls promising roles and also money. The post created a shock and is now deleted as the girl who posted this says that the victim is now in a rehabilitation home and intention was to put such media created Demi Gods in right light.

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Ramya Mohan

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I shared that tweet out of frustration and to vent. Didn’t expect it to get this much attention. Getting too many enquiries about it now. Out of concern for her privacy and wellbeing I’ve decided to take it down. Hope that’s respected.

An X user (Formerly Twitter) Ramya Mohan has accused Vijay Sethupathi of serious casting couch and drug allegations. In a thread on Twitter, the woman wrote that casting couch and drug abuse was not a joke, and further went on to claim a that women from media was pushed into this world against her consent, and that she was in rehabilitation now.

The user then accused Vijay Sethupathi of offering her 2 lakhs for various kinds of favours and 50 thousands for “drives” and claimed that the actor acts like a “saint on social media”. The user also claimed that Vijay Sethupathi has used the woman in question for many years, and that drug nexus was real. She added that the actor’s image had been whitewashed in the media. Ramya Mohan claimed that there were many women, and blamed some people for questioning the victims everytime. She also wrote that the family was shocked to learn this through the woman’s diary and phone chats.

Su From So, a Kannada horror-comedy drama produced by Raj B Shetty under Lighter Buddha Films and directed by JP Thumminad, is rewriting box office rules. What began with a single premiere in Mangaluru, followed by Shivamogga and Mysuru, quickly snowballed into 28 preview shows across Karnataka before its theatrical release on July 25.

Since then, the film has been unstoppable. With packed houses and roaring footfalls from all corners of the state, Su From So has sold over 3.80 lakh tickets in just three days. Remarkably, it became the first Kannada film in ages to secure 72 early morning shows on a Sunday, all running to full houses—even on weekdays.

In a time when Kannada cinema was witnessing a lull, Su From So emerged as a much-needed silver lining. The team has managed to gross ₹7 crore in just three days, purely based on strong word of mouth.

Even more interesting is the demand, it’s rare to see a film expanding its shows every day and yet cinema-goers continue to struggle to find tickets. Relying solely on its content, Su From So is now breaking beyond Karnataka's borders.

Demand across South Indian languages, to release overseas on August 1

On August 1, the film will release in Kerala under the same title. Supported by Dulquer Salmaan, the distribution will be handled by his Wayfarer Films, ensuring a wide release across the state. The film is also headed north as Anil Thadani's AA Films, known for releasing South Indian giants like Kantara, KGF, and Pushpa, will distribute the Kannada version of Su From So across North India.

Cities like Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Punjab are already screening limited shows, which are running to packed houses. There’s now growing demand for Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions, with dubbing currently in progress. Meanwhile, global audiences can gear up for the international release. Through Phars Film, Su From So is set to release in the USA, Australia, Dubai, and other international markets starting August 1.

With Thalaivan- Thalaivi a HIt ,Tamil audience tastes show a pattern

 

Thalaivan Thalaivi achieved break even in day 3 itself

Day 1 - 6 crores

Day 2 - 10 crores

Day 3 - 10 crores

Total - 26 crores in 3 days.

Let’s look at them. See if you can spot a pattern.

1.     Kudumbasthan - A lower-middle-class man fights to pay off debts and rebuild his social life, discovering strength in vulnerability.

2.     Maaman - An uncle-nephew bond is tested when the uncle’s new wife feels sidelined, leading to emotional tension within the family.

3.     Tourist Family - A quirky Sri Lankan immigrant family survives through kindness, slowly transforming the lives of those around them.

4.     3HBK - A middle-class family chases their dream of owning a home in the city, facing setbacks that ultimately bring them closer.

5.     Paranthu Po - A reluctant father and his free-spirited son accidentally go on a road trip, rediscovering their bond and inner peace.

6.     Thalaivan Thalaivi - A turbulent couple confronts their emotional differences, only to build a deeper, more intense relationship through shared struggle.

So what do all these stories have in common?

• They’re all deeply rooted, and driven purely by content.
• They don’t rely on massive budgets or huge star casts, instead caring about content and engagement value.
• They don’t scream to be seen- they invite you in with a strong USP.

All six of these films were highly profitable, despite all of them being flawed (Barring Paranthu Po). They prove one thing clearly:

• To truly satisfy an audience, you don’t need to commercialize rooted stories.
• You need emotional value, a fresh-enough script, and a team that cares.

“The more rooted a film is, the further it will reach.”

Each of these films stays within its world and creates something beautiful out of emotional journeys and everyday struggles. After so many larger-than-life tales, it feels refreshing to see characters who may not live like us, but who feel like us. And that emotional connection is everything.

In fact, these kinds of films are now three times more popular than they were just a couple of years ago. Producers denied Oh My Kadavule right away simply because it’s a love story and not an action thriller.

Now do not think that Tamil audience are roting for Family dramas and so start producing family dramas. We have seen family dramas fall by the side in this year itself.

For an action - romance to click root the story in emotion that connect with audience. Keep aside the thought that only if you treat a subject from a commercial angle, will audience watch it.