Every now and then, Telugu and Tamil cinema fans clash on social media, and things usually escalate quickly. But this time, the rivalry looks set to reach a new peak with two major releases scheduled for the same day.
On January 9, Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film Jananayagan is set to release. Coincidentally, Prabhas’s Raja Saab is also scheduled to hit theatres on the very same day, just ahead of the Sankranti season, sparking expectations of an intense showdown.
Thalapathy is one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema, while Prabhas enjoys pan-India stardom. But with Vijay’s film also releasing big in Telugu states, fan rivalries are expected to intensify both online and at the box office.
Recently, Rajinikanth’s Coolie gained momentum during its clash with War 2 as anti-NTR groups supported it. Similarly, Vijay could benefit from anti-Prabhas sentiment in Telugu states. This clash will likely trigger heated debates about box office records.
Historically, Tamil vs Telugu fan wars on social media have provided plenty of drama and comical entertainment. With Jananayagan and Raja Saab competing head-to-head, fans are bracing for another massive online battle this Sankranti.
