The announcement of Dhanush and Vetrimaaran’s Thamizh Murugan has reignited online debates surrounding Jr. NTR and Trivikram Srinivas’ upcoming film, currently being referred to as NTR x Trivikram. Although the two projects are unrelated, both are believed to revolve around Lord Murugan, prompting Telugu-Tamil fan wars even before either film has begun production.
The Controversy Behind NTR x Trivikram
The controversy surrounding NTR x Trivikram began with its announcement poster, which carried the tagline, “Born in the North. Forged in the Heartland. Worshipped in the South.” The line drew sharp criticism from several Tamil groups, who argued that Lord Murugan is revered as Tamil Kadavul (Tamil God) and objected to what they perceived as a reinterpretation of the deity’s origins. The backlash quickly spilled onto social media, with the film becoming a topic of heated discussion across states.
With the unveiling of Thamizh Murugan, many Tamil netizens have rallied behind Dhanush and Vetrimaaran’s film, viewing it as a celebration of Murugan’s Tamil identity. Telugu fans, meanwhile, have come out in support of NTR and Trivikram, arguing that it is unfair to judge a film based solely on an announcement poster. As a result, Telugu-Tamil fan wars have intensified online, despite the fact that neither project has revealed its story or begun filming.