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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kingdom' sparks controversy in Tamil Nadu: A theatre screening Vijay Deverakonda's film attacked, police take action
'Kingdom', starring Vijay Deverakonda , was released on June 31and directed by Gautham Tinnanuri. The film, which has music composed by Anirudh, was released in Telugu, dubbed in Tamil, and in other parts of India. The film, which created anticipation among the fans, has now given rise to a debate. Seeman condemns film for insulting Eelam Tamils The Naam Tamilar Party is strongly protesting the film 'Kingdom', which contains scenes that insult Eelam Tamils. The party's chief coordinator, Seeman, condemned the film, saying that it portrays Eelam Tamils as criminals. In his statement, he said, "There is no room for distorting Tamil history in the name of freedom of expression. The film's portrayal of the Tamils in the Highlands as oppressed by the Tamils in Eelam is simply historical distortion and fraud. " Naam Tamilar warns of theater protests Seeman continued in his statement, warning that the film should be stopped from being screened in Tamil Nadu immediately, otherwise, theaters would have to be blockaded to prevent the film from being screened. Following this, members of the 'Naam Tamilar' party engaged in protests by besieging theaters in many places. Protest in Ramanathapuram leads to arrests As part of this, banners of the film 'Kingdom' were torn down at a cinema hall in Ramanathapuram. This caused a stir in the area. As per Nakkheeran, a minor argument and scuffle broke out when the police arrived. Later, the police arrested members of the Naam Tamilar party who were protesting. Following the opposition to the film, the problems facing the film in Tamil Nadu are intensifying.
The Hindu
25-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Vaiko spoke for Tamils, marginalised in Parliament for 30 years, says Durai Vaiko
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) principal secretary and Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko on Friday said party founder Vaiko had spent three decades in Parliament voicing the concerns of Tamils and marginalised communities. His tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP formally ended earlier this week. Addressing the media at the Coimbatore airport, Durai Vaiko said his father first entered Parliament in 1978 with the support of DMK leader M. Karunanidhi. 'From interlinking of rivers and Eelam Tamils to labour rights and social justice, he raised issues that mattered to the people,' he said. He recalled that Vaiko had introduced a private member bill on river-linking and was among the first to demand a national holiday on May Day. Durai Vaiko added that the MDMK would hold a large public conference in Tiruchi on September 15. 'It will be an important moment in the run-up to the Assembly elections. Strengthening the party's organisation is our focus now.' To a question about Mallai Sathya he said, 'Let us not get caught in diversions. Our concern is with the people's issues. That's what we will speak about.' On alliance talks and seat-sharing, he said discussions had not begun and the party would comment at the appropriate time.
