Dil Raju argued that because of Vijay's perceived higher stardom, his film Varisu deserved more screens than Thunivu . He stated he would travel to Chennai to personally request —whose Red Giant Movies controlled a majority of the theaters in the state—to allot extra screens for Varisu . The Resolution: The Political Equalizer
This "Semma Twist" (great twist) effectively leveled the playing field, leaving it to the audience to decide which star would dominate the Pongal box office. Dil Raju argued that because of Vijay's perceived
Despite Dil Raju's public stance, Udhayanidhi Stalin stepped in to manage the high-stakes situation. In a move that surprised many, Udhayanidhi confirmed that both films would be given across Tamil Nadu to ensure a fair competition and prevent further fan wars. Despite Dil Raju's public stance, Udhayanidhi Stalin stepped
: An action thriller produced by Boney Kapoor and distributed by Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies. Despite Dil Raju's public stance