In Tamil Nadu, where cinema and politics feed each other, who really benefits from leak of Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan?

What Happened

Tamil Nadu's leak of actor Vijay's film Jana Nayagan sparked political accusations against L Murugan and Udhayanidhi Stalin. However, analysis suggests neither BJP nor DMK benefited from leaking versus suppressing the film. Industry insiders point to common causes: disgruntled technicians, financial disputes, or negligence. Vijay and his party TVK gained most from politicizing the incident, transforming a commercial release into a political spectacle benefiting his emerging political movement.

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