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digital desk- Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has given a big statement in support of Tamil cinema superstar and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay. Accusing the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi of suppressing the voice of the Tamil people, Rahul Gandhi has termed the Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s attempt to stop the film ‘Jana Nayakan’ as an attack on Tamil culture. Rahul Gandhi wrote on his He shared this post during his Tamil Nadu tour. Rahul Gandhi is currently on a tour of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. His tweet has created a stir in Tamil Nadu politics and made the film’s controversy a national talking point.

Release postponed due to lack of approval from censor board

Due to the film ‘Jana Nayakan’ not getting approval from the Censor Board, its release has been postponed for the time being. It is being told that discussions were already going on about the film having a political message. Opposition parties are considering this issue as direct interference of the central government. The ban on the film has again exposed the old relationship between cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu. The relationship between film and politics is not new in Tamil Nadu. Former Chief Minister and veteran leaders MG Ramachandran (MGR), CN Annadurai and Jayalalitha had achieved historic heights by turning their film popularity into politics. MGR transformed his on-screen image into that of a ‘people’s leader’, while Jayalalitha dominated both the fields of film and politics. Similarly, now after Vijay has become active in politics, his films are being seen from a political perspective.

Comparison of Tamil Nadu with Uttar Pradesh

Before Rahul Gandhi’s visit, Congress leader Praveen Chakraborty had also met TVK chief Vijay. During this, he criticized the Tamil Nadu government and compared the state with Uttar Pradesh, which sparked a political debate. DMK had strongly opposed this matter and later P. Chidambaram had to intervene. Political analysts believe that Rahul Gandhi’s tweet in support of Vijay and the Censor Board’s ban on the film can affect the political picture of Tamil Nadu. A large section in the state is still working on the possibility of an alliance with Vijay’s party. This step indicates that new equations may be formed in the politics of the state in the coming times.