BJP leader K Annamalai has publicly lauded director Mari Selvaraj’s latest film, Bison (Bison – Kaalamadan), calling it a “wonderful, emotionally charged” cinematic achievement. In a detailed post on social media platform X, the BJP leader extended his “heartfelt congratulations and appreciation” to Selvaraj and the entire film crew.
Annamalai, who recently viewed the film, expressed a deep personal connection to its narrative. He stated that Selvaraj has powerfully brought to the screen the struggles of a village youth in achieving his dreams, along with the societal challenges and complications he faces. “In many scenes of the film, I was able to emotionally relate to it personally,” Annamalai wrote.
The BJP leader highlighted that the film is a biopic of Indian kabaddi player and Arjuna Award winner, Manathi Ganesan. He praised the director for magnificently portraying Ganesan’s life, noting that his achievements “did not come so easily.” Annamalai described the protagonist’s journey as an example for all aspiring youth, showing “how one must grow beyond the height of those barriers” that society erects.
Significantly, Annamalai commended the film’s underlying social message, noting that Selvaraj has “expressed his deep desire for social unity in a way that everyone can accept.”
The political leader also applauded the cast’s performances, stating that lead actor Dhruv Vikram “has dedicated himself entirely to this film.” He also reserved praise for veteran actors Pasupathy and Laal, adding that “all the actors have showcased their wonderful talents.”
Concluding his post, Annamalai expressed his hope that Mari Selvaraj would “deliver many more wonderful films,” wishing him success on his journey of “uniting people, building an equitable society, and continuing his socially conscious path excellently.” The public endorsement from a prominent BJP leader for a film by Mari Selvaraj, known for his hard-hitting socio-political narratives, has drawn significant attention in political and cultural circles.
அன்புச் சகோதரர் திரு @mari_selvaraj அவர்கள் இயக்கியுள்ள, பைசன் – காளமாடன் திரைப்படத்தைக் காணும் வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தது. ஒரு அற்புதமான, உணர்வுப் பூர்வமான திரைப்படத்தைத் தந்திருக்கிறார். அவருக்கும், படக் குழுவினருக்கும் எனது மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துக்களையும், பாராட்டுக்களையும் தெரிவித்துக்… pic.twitter.com/nRumcGQbnd
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) October 23, 2025
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