'Boycott Jawan' Trends Over Udhayanidhi Stalin's Links With Shah Rukh's Film

As the makers of 'Jawan' preps up for its release, a section of netizens have now targeted Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited film. It is because the movie is being distributed by Red Giant Movies, owned by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Announcing the news of the collaboration, Red Giant Movies, on X, recently said, "Happy to associate with @RedChilliesEnt and @GokulamMovies to bring @iamsrk's #Jawan to theatres across Tamil Nadu. @atlee_dir @anirudhofficial@GokulamGopalan @Krishna04085247 @DreamBig_film_s."

On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin triggered a controversy after comparing 'Sanatana Dharma' with Dengue and Malaria.

Addressing a gathering on Saturday, the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, said, "There are some things which we have to eradicate and we can't merely oppose. Mosquitoes, dengue fever, malaria, corona, all these are things which we cannot oppose, we have to eradicate them. Sanatanam is also like this."

The minister was speaking at an event organised by the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers Artists Association on the theme of 'eradication of Sanatana'.

"I thank the organisers of this conference for giving me the opportunity to deliver a special address. You have kept the name of the conference as 'Sanatana Abolition Conference' rather than 'Anti-Sanatana Conference', I appreciate that," news agency ANI quoted Udhayanidhi as saying. "A few things cannot be opposed, that should be abolished only. We can't oppose dengue, mosquitoes, malaria, or corona. We have to eradicate this, that's how we have to eradicate Sanatana. Rather opposing Sanatana it should be eradicated," Udhayanidhi was quoted as saying.

His comments have met with widespread criticism. Even the DMK's INDIA bloc allies such as AAP and TMC have distanced themselves from the controversy.

On the other hand, a section of netizens have called for the boycott call over Stalin's connection with the movie.

'Jawan' is written and directed by Atlee Kumar. The movie has Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara in key roles.