Actor Vijay Sethupathi’s comments on the Bigg Boss stage were unexpected. The Uppena actor stated that making empty pre-election promises and blaming the opposition to dodge problems are not qualities of a true leader.
TN CM Vijay's fans and TVK supporters reacted angrily. They claim the remarks targeted their leader. Many accuse Sethupathi of crossing a line. Vijay Television quickly clarified the matter. The channel said the comments related only to the show. They were not aimed at any political figure.
Netizens remain divided. Some online users backed Sethupathi. They called his words honest and timely. Others slammed him. They said actors should stay away from politics. A few posts demanded an apology. Social media threads filled with heated arguments continue to grow.
On the face of it, the Maharaja and Vikram actor didn't make innocuous remarks. That said, Vijay TV has historically been viewed as more neutral or commercially driven. It lacks the strong political backing that helps rivals in distribution and influence, and it has operated without the overt partisanship of party-aligned channels.
Vijay Sethupathi and director Puri Jagannadh await the release of SlumDog: 33 Temple Road. It co-stars Tabu, Samyuktha and Duniya Vijay.
