'Varisu' vs 'Thunivu': Dil Raju compares Vijay, AK; receives backlash
Tamil cinema's box office is set to witness a huge clash on Pongal as movies of superstars Ajith Kumar and Vijay are set to be released back-to-back. As fans are all pumped up to witness the mega clash, the producer of Vijay's Varisu has gotten into trouble for comparing the actors. He reportedly said that Vijay is a "bigger actor" than AK.
Why does this story matter?
Vijay and AK have equal stardom in Tamil Nadu and their fans are religious, to say the least. They last locked horns in 2014 with Jilla and Veeram and this upcoming clash is the first one ever since. But the movies' distribution has been a topic of discussion. Raju's statement has irked the fans of AK, which is not a good development for Varisu.
Here's what Raju reportedly said
Though there are no official confirmations or videos of the producer comparing the actors, it is reported that he said Vijay is a bigger star compared to AK. He reportedly met with the distributors of Thunivu to settle down the issues surrounding the movies' screen share and made this comment after the meeting. Thunivu is being distributed by Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies.
Fans lambasted Raju on social media
Fans, who were not really happy about the alleged statement took to Twitter to express their anger, so much so that the producer started trending on the site. A fan questioned, "How can a big producer like Dil Raju say one hero is bigger than another?" Some fans even stated that the producer gave more publicity to Thunivu by making such statements.
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Know more about 'Varisu' and 'Thunivu'
Varisu directed by Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally and has Rashmika Mandanna as the leading lady. The film will also be released in Telugu as Varisudu. It is gearing up for premiere on January 12. On the other hand, Thunivu, directed by H Vinoth and bankrolled by Boney Kapoor will reportedly see its release on January 11. It has Manju Warrier as the leading lady.
