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CM M.K. Stalin Criticises Vijay Film’s ‘Reel Government’ for Lagging Tamil Nadu by 25 Years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has publicly condemned the portrayal of governance in actor Vijay’s film, claiming it has set the state 25 years behind.
During a press conference in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin publicly denounced the depiction of governance in actor Vijay’s film, arguing that it portrays a government that fails to deliver basic services and has set the state 25 years behind.
The CM highlighted Tamil Nadu’s achievements in infrastructure, education and health, stressing that the film’s negative portrayal could mislead the public and undermine the state’s progress.
He urged filmmakers to portray realistic governance and warned that such fictional narratives could influence public perception.
The film’s makers have not yet responded to the criticism, while political analysts and film critics are debating the impact of cinema on public opinion.
The CM highlighted Tamil Nadu’s achievements in infrastructure, education and health, stressing that the film’s negative portrayal could mislead the public and undermine the state’s progress.
He urged filmmakers to portray realistic governance and warned that such fictional narratives could influence public perception.
The film’s makers have not yet responded to the criticism, while political analysts and film critics are debating the impact of cinema on public opinion.