Iran Israel conflict isn’t really about Iran’s nuclear program or assassinating its top leadership. The deeper, long-term objective seems to be regime change. But achieving that is far more complicated than just military strikes or media pressure. There are only a few possible paths to such a change—and none of them look likely at this point.
Case 1: A Ground Invasion
Think back to Iraq. The U.S. gained air superiority over Saddam’s forces in no time, yet regime change required boots on the ground. The same principle applies here. But Iran isn’t Iraq.
The country’s size, landscape, and defensive depth are completely different.
The Iranian military is more disciplined and battle-hardened than Saddam’s ever was.
Even if a combined U.S.-Israel ground operation were launched, it wouldn’t be an easy win. Even if they win, it would be long, costly, and messy. And then there’s the possibility of Russia and China stepping in to supply Iran – much like the U.S. is aiding Ukraine. In this scenario, the conflict could be a proxy war dragging on indefinitely, turning into a slowburning, expensive war of attrition.
Case 2: Civil War Scenario
Some might point to Afghanistan (2021) or Syria (2024) as examples of regime change through civil war. But those countries already had fragmented political landscapes and powerful local militant factions.
Syria endured a brutal civil war for more than a decade. Assad didn’t fall to foreign troops directly but to another faction that rose from within but backed by foreign powers – Al-Sharaa’s group.
In Afghanistan, Taliban forces didn’t come out of nowhere. They had existed since the days of the Mujahideen’s victory over the Soviets, fought through civil wars, were removed temporarily by the U.S. using local militias like the Northern Alliance, but ultimately re-emerged.
Iran, by contrast, doesn’t have any such homegrown armed opposition strong enough to attempt a power grab. There’s no militia waiting with foreign support and enough influence, support, or firepower to challenge Tehran.
Case 3: Uprising and Military Coup
Western media loves to highlight public dissatisfaction in Iran. There’s some truth to it. Yes, people are frustrated with the regime’s hardline stance – but the idea that Iran is on the verge
of a mass revolt is often overblown.
West is trying to reinstall Shah Regime in Iran but even among the dissenters, very few are actually calling for foreign intervention or a return to monarchy headed by Shah. And when it comes to the military, the picture gets more complex. Iran has two key forces:
The Artesh, the traditional army from before the 1979 revolution.
The IRGC, created by Khomeini to keep the Artesh in check.
Today, the IRGC wields far more power, but the two forces still operate in tandem. Unless there’s a dramatic shift within Artesh—something we’ve seen no signs of—an internal coup looks very unlikely. And let’s not forget: the Iranian public has seen what American regime change looks like in their neighbourhood. Iraq and Afghanistan are their stark reminders.
Most Iranians, even those disillusioned with their leaders, won’t back a movement that opens the door to foreign intervention.
So where does that leave us? Not at a breakthrough. Not at peace. Not even at victory for either side.
We’re looking at a prolonged stalemate. The idea of toppling Iran’s regime may keep popping up in think tanks and newsrooms, but on the ground, the odds are slim. All the
realistic paths to regime change are blocked. The longer this drags on, the higher the global economic costs—and still, the political outcome may be nothing more than a deadlock.
Saiganesh is a political commentator and the founder of Desiyasiragugal YouTube channel.
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On 19 June 2025, VCK MP Thirumavalavan courted controversy by rubbing off the vibhuti on his forehead after his visit to the Thirupparankundram temple when a supporter asked for a selfie with him.
The public act of wiping off the vibhuti drew criticism from various quarters, with many accusing Thirumavalavan of attempting to distance himself from Hindu symbolism for political or ideological gain but while during the same visit to Thiruparankundram, he proceeded to the nearby Sikkandar Hill dargah, where members of the Muslim community warmly received him and placed a skullcap on his head – an act he accepted with a smile.
Critics labelled this as an example of selective secularism and hypocrisy, arguing that true secularism means either staying equidistant from all religions or treating them equally. Appeasing one religious group while dismissing or disrespecting another, they say, amounts to political opportunism that risks alienating the sentiments of the Hindu community.
Speaking to the press amid the controversy a few days ago he said, “I had the vibhuti for nearly half an hour on my forehead. You did not see it on my forehead for half an hour. Can I keep it on my forehead all day?”
Following the backlash, today the VCK MP claimed he did not rub off the vibhuti intentionally. He said, “I didn’t intentionally wipe off the vibhuti. I worshipped at the Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple. At that time, many people were taking pictures with me. As usual, I wiped my forehead when taking a selfie with someone. I didn’t intentionally rub off the vibhuti. But they are criticizing me harshly for that.”
Calls Hinduism A Threat To Liberty, Equality & Fraternity
On 18 October 2024, VCK chief Thirumavalavan via his official X account stated, “How can Savarkar’s descendants tolerate the fact that the entire country is talking about revolutionary Ambedkar? #AmitShah has revealed how much they are fed up. He has torn off his own veil. This is the true face of the Sangh Parivar. The Constitution and revolutionary Ambedkar are their real enemies. This is what the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal has been continuously exposing. All the praise given by the Sangh Parivar to the revolutionary Ambedkar is a great act of deceiving the common people. The revolutionary Ambedkar takes the form of ‘universal form’ (Vishwaroopam). The conspiracy attempts of the Sanadhanis will be in ashes!” He further, with intent, shared an image of Ambedkar along with a quote aimed at criticizing Hinduism and Hindus, seemingly to settle a personal political score, “Whatever Hindus say, Hinduism is a threat to Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.”
Tirupati Laddu Prasadam Row
During the recent controversy over the presence of beef and pig fat in Tirupati Laddu Prasadam, which sparked outrage among the Hindu community, VCK leader and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan intentionally trivialized the issue by claiming that animal fat in sweets is common, further exacerbating the situation.
A laboratory report revealed that beef tallow, fish oil, and palm oil were used to prepare laddus, distributed as prasad at the renowned Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. The report’s findings indicate that the ghee used to prepare the iconic Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRCP regime contained traces of animal fat, including beef tallow and fish oil, leading to widespread outrage and claims of disrespect toward religious sentiments.
Speaking to a reporter after hoisting a 62-foot flag of his party near Madurai, Thirumavalavan said, “In most sweets or food products, using animal fat is normal and is a common practice across the world. I don’t know why it is being politicized. If it (Tirupati Laddu) should not contain animal/beef fat, then accordingly guidelines should be framed to prevent such occurrences in the future.”
Called Temples – A Place with Obscene Figurines
Some time ago, Thirumavalavan addressed a gathering, expressing opposition to educational policies based on Sanatana Dharma and humorously criticizes Hindu temples in front of the audience that, “if the building has a dome, it is a mosque. If it is tall and straight, it is a church. And if it has dirty figurines, it is a temple”.
Called For Destruction Of All Hindu Temples
Thirumavalavan is known for his anti-Hindu politics and for spreading canards about Hinduism. He had once called temple gopurams structures with ugly figurines. In 2017, Thirumavalavan called for the destruction of all Hindu temples and building of Buddhist viharas in those places.
Thirumavalavan said, “Destroy all hindu temples and in it place build Buddhist Viharas”. Addressing a gathering convened in Perambalur, VCK Chief Thirumavalavan, asserted that areas housing Shiva and Perumal temples were originally sites of Buddhist monasteries. He contended that these Buddhist structures were replaced by the construction of Shiva and Perumal temples, advocating for their demolition to pave the way for the erection of Buddhist temples in their stead. Furthermore, he proposed the establishment of Buddhist temples at the purported sites of Lord Thiruvaranganathar’s presence and the Kanji Kamachi Amman Temple.
Said Building Temples Is A Business & Profitable
In a book release event held in Chennai, Thirumavalavan said, “Building a temple is a business. I am not joking. Unlike any other business, building temples is the most profitable and provides the highest income. Which other business is more profitable than the income generated by the Tirupati temple? What are the temple’s income and expenditure? People donate money to the Tirupathi temple. People pour money into the Ayyappan temple.”
Called Women Adhering to Sanatana Dharma Prostitutes
In another occurrence during a webinar hosted by Periyarist groups, Thirumavalavan referred to women adhering to the Sanatana tradition as prostitutes. A particular excerpt from his speech circulating on social media highlights, “how are women valued in Sanatana Dharma, how are they treated? From time immemorial, how they have been oppressed and exploited… what does Sanatana Dharma say about women? Basically, women are created as prostitutes by God. All women are prostitutes as per Hindu Dharma…Manu Dharma… All women are prostitutes… that’s how they were created by God… they’re of a status lower than men. It applies to Brahmin women as well as to other women”.
Participated In Eradicate Sanatana Dharma Conference
He also took part in the September 2023 Eradicate Sanatana Dharma conference where Udhayanidhi Stalin had compared Sanatana Dharma to mosquito and dengue and said that it had to be eradicated. In the same conference, Thirumavalavan had said“Sanatana Dharma can be destroyed when we turn OBC against FC (Forward Caste).”
Peddled Lies About Sanatana Dharma Comparing It With Islam & Christianity
On International Women’s Day (8 March 2024), a special symposium took place at Chennai Ambedkar Thital, with Thirumavalavan as the chief guest discussing “Revolutionary Ambedkar and Women’s Rights.” He said, “Take Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, or any other religion, the core fundamental philosophy of it would be fraternity i.e brotherhood. There is one religion in the world that denies brotherhood completely, they are asking do you know what is Sanatana Dharma? Sanatana Dharma is a dharma that says there should not be brotherhood, they say that we have understood it wrongly. Today a women judge in High Court has said that Sanatana Dharma is different from rituals, yes that’s correct, as we say, rituals and principles are different, but this Sanatana Dharma’s particular principle defines hierarchy based on birth and no one can deny it.”
“The word Sanatana means permanent, that’s different, means unchanging, it is anti-physical, anti-scientific. Nothing is fixed, everything is changing, this is the law of physics, this is the dialectic rule, that is the paradox, but they are… In Sanatana Dharma discrimination is its core, discrimination is the lifeline of Sanatana Dharma in no other religion discrimination will be the basic factor, No one talks about this. They ask why I did not criticize Christianity or Islam, without criticizing them why singling out us, that is because the discrimination is here only. I’m saying that in core principles, RC (Roman Catholic) can have discrimination, it’s an institution. CSI (Church Of South India) can have discrimination, it’s an institution, but there is no discrimination in Christianity that is the difference between the two,” he added.
Insulted Periyapuranam And Hinduism
During the Nandanar Guru Puja celebration, a sacred thread ceremony was organized to promote inclusivity. One of the key highlights of the event was Governor RN Ravi presiding over a ceremony in which over 100 individuals from Adi Dravidar communities were presented with the sacred thread, known as ‘poonool’ or ‘janeu,’ traditionally worn by Brahmins and other communities. This symbolic gesture aimed to foster inclusivity and equality. However, I.N.D.I.A. ally and VCK MP seized the opportunity to launch a tirade against Hinduism.
Hitting out at Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for presiding over the function in which Nandanar community were adorned the poonool, Thirumavalavan said that the act amounted to denigration the working-class people in the name of upliftment.
“This is what is Sanathanam“, he said condemning the Hindu faith.
“Does the governor say that others who do not wear poonul are inferior? Will the Governor make the Adi Dravidians who are dressed in Poonul as temple priests?“, he added.
“Let us reject the Periya Puranam which denigrates the king Nandan, as a cow-eating Pulayan“, Thirumavalavan said.
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The Madras High Court has held that a residential house cannot be converted into a prayer hall without proper permission from the authorities under applicable planning laws.
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh made this observation while dismissing a plea filed by Pastor L. Joseph Wilson of the Word of God Ministries Trust, who had challenged a notice issued by the Tahsildar, Kodavasal Taluk, directing him to shut down a prayer house within 10 days.
The petitioner claimed that he had purchased the property in January 2023 and had been holding regular prayer meetings with relatives and neighbours. He said an application for building plan approval for constructing a church was rejected by the district collector, following which the Tahsildar issued the impugned notice.
The government, in its response, submitted that the petitioner was using the premises for large-scale public worship without requisite permissions and that the prayer meetings were causing disturbance to neighbours.
Citing previous orders of the High Court, particularly W.P.(MD) No.5226 of 2016, the judge reiterated that religious gatherings of this scale transform the character of the property into a public place of worship, requiring compliance with the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Building Rules and planning permissions.
“It is clear from the above judgment that conducting prayer meetings in a prayer hall requires obtaining permission from the authority concerned under the relevant rules. Hence, the petitioner cannot, as a matter of right, have a prayer hall to conduct prayer meetings without obtaining any permission,” the court observed.
The court also declined to accept an affidavit filed by the petitioner in which he undertook to conduct house prayers “peacefully without using loudspeaker and microphone,” calling it inadequate.
“This undertaking given by the petitioner falls short of the undertaking that was expected by this Court. Mere non-usage of loudspeaker and microphone will not solve the issue. The crux of the issue is that the petitioner cannot convert a house into a prayer hall to conduct prayer meetings,” the court said.
Relying on judgments including Church of God (Full Gospel) in India v. K.K.R. Majestic Colony Welfare Association (2000) and Acharya Jagadishwarananda Avadhuta (2004), the bench noted that religious rights, though protected under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, are subject to reasonable restrictions and public order.
“In any case, if there is such practice, it should not adversely affect the rights of others including that of being not disturbed in their activities,” the Supreme Court had held in Church of God, which the High Court quoted in support of its conclusion.
Accordingly, the court directed that the seal on the petitioner’s premises may be removed, but strictly on the condition that it is not used as a prayer hall unless due permission is obtained from the District Collector. If the property is again used for public worship without such approval, the authorities are at liberty to take appropriate action.
The writ petition was disposed of with these directions.
Social media users took a jab at the DMK after the recently concluded Murugan Devotees Conference organized by Hindu Munnani drew massive public participation — not just for its scale, but for the discipline on display. At the end of the event, attendees followed organizers’ instructions and neatly arranged the chairs before leaving. Hindu Munnani volunteers and other Hindu groups stayed behind to clean up the entire venue.
By the next morning, Amma Thidal, the event site, was back to how it was before the event – all chairs rearranged and spotless — returned in the same condition it was initially, without a trace of litter. This display of civic responsibility sparked online praise and comparisons to DMK meetings, where cadres are often accused of leaving behind heaps of garbage — or worse, walking off with anything they can get their hands on.
While the Murugan Devotees Conference organized by Hindu Munnani drew praise for the discipline of its attendees who put the venue back to its original form, recent scenes from DMK events have drawn ridicule for quite the opposite behavior.
In June 2025 in Tiruppur, during the wedding reception of DMK MLA Selvaraj’s daughter, people were seen scrambling to grab sugarcane and banana garlands used for decoration.
திருப்பூரில் திமுக எம்.எல்.ஏ செல்வராஜ் மகளின் திருமண வரவேற்பு நிகழ்ச்சியில் கரும்பு,வாழை தார்களை போட்டிபோட்டுக்கொண்டு எடுத்து சென்ற மக்கள்!
— PuthiyathalaimuraiTV (@PTTVOnlineNews) June 11, 2025
A similar scene unfolded in Virudhunagar in 2024, where after Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s event concluded, people began picking up bananas and coconuts that had been used to decorate the stage.
Back in June 2024, a DMK public meeting in Velachery, Chennai—attended by DK’s Suba Veerapandian, director Karu Pazhaniappan, and Minister Ma. Subramanian—saw something even more bizarre. As the meeting wrapped up, party cadres and attendees helped themselves to the chairs arranged for seating, carrying them on their heads as they walked home.
In another case from Salem, during a DMK conference, cadres didn’t stop at chairs. Reports allege they took off with 20-litre water cans provided for the event. To make matters worse, the canteen owner who had supplied food later complained that utensils like karandis (ladles), cookers, oil packets, rice bags and even other kitchen items were stolen—right in front of them.
The contrast between the dignity displayed at religious gatherings and the unruly scenes at political events has become a subject of mockery online, with many questioning the culture of entitlement and chaos that seems to follow DMK functions.
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A government function attended by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chepauk has sparked public outrage after slum areas near the venue were obscured with temporary screens ahead of the event.
The function, held in Lock Nagar today, marked the inauguration of a new multi-purpose building. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Chepauk MLA, presided over the event, alongside senior leaders including Minister K.N. Nehru and Chennai Mayor R. Priya.
Ahead of the event, the Buckingham Canal area and adjacent slum settlements were shielded with large temporary hoardings for a stretch of nearly 200 metres on either side of the road. The move has prompted backlash, with critics questioning whether the screening was done by the Chennai Corporation or political operatives from the ruling DMK. The area in question includes a densely populated settlement of economically disadvantaged families and daily-wage workers living in hutments.
Images and videos of the screens have gone viral on social media, prompting comparisons to similar actions taken by the central government in the past—criticized then by DMK leaders themselves.
Notably, in September 2023, Udhayanidhi Stalin had accused the BJP-led central government of resorting to cosmetic beautification by concealing slums during the G20 summit in Delhi. Speaking at a public meeting, he had compared the BJP to a “venomous snake” and accused it of masking poverty under the guise of development. “People should not give space to either BJP or AIADMK in Tamil Nadu,” he had stated at the time.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat today participated in the centenary celebrations of the Perur Aatheenam and the RSS organization held at the historic Perur Aatheenam Math in Coimbatore. Former AIADMK minister S.P. Velumani, along with his brother Anbarasan and Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath, were also present at the event.
Apart from these leaders, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party leaders such as TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran, Mahila Morcha President and Coimbatore MLA Vanathi Srinivasan, and K Annamalai were also present.
Sarsanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat visited the Perur Aatheenam where he took part in a special puja ahead of the centenary functions.
The traditional Shiva Velvi Puja was conducted between 6:00 and 7:15 AM, following which abhishekam was performed to the main Shivalinga at the temple.
Shanthalinga Marudachala Adikalar of the Perur Aatheenam, along with Kumaragurupara Swamigal of Siravai Aatheenam, briefed reporters on the significance of the event a few days ago. They noted that the celebrations commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of Shanthalinga Ramasamy Aatheenam, the 24th Guru Mahasannidhanam, who played a pivotal role in reviving Tamil Saiva traditions and empowering marginalized communities through religious outreach.
The saints emphasized the cultural and social importance of the event, citing Ramasamy Adigalar’s work in education, public health, and religious inclusion. They stated that the participation of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat underscored a shared commitment to cultural preservation and national values.
The event concluded with a public meeting open to devotees and residents, where Bhagwat remained present till 11:00 AM.
In a post on his X handle, former TN BJP chief Annamalai wrote, “Thismorning,atraditionalShivavelviPoojawasheldattheCoimbatorePerurAdheenam.Followingthis,IhadtheprivilegeofparticipatinginthecentenarycelebrationofthePerurAdheenam’s24thGuruMahasannidhanam,ThavathiruShanthalingaRamasamyAdigalar,andthe @RSSorg organization,andIamdelightedbythisopportunity.ThayvathiruShanthalingaRamasamyAdigalarissomeonewhocherishedSaivismandTamilastwoeyes.Heexcellentlycarriedoutworksineducation,society,medicine,tradition,andculture.Withtheaimofpreservingournation’scultureandheritage,the @RSSorg organizationhasbeenactivelyworkingforthepasthundredyears.ItistrulyspecialthatthisyearmarksthehundredthyearforbothAdigalar,whotirelesslyworkedthroughouthislifefortherevivalofreligionandsociety,andthe @RSSorg organization,whichselflesslyservestoprotectournation’sculture.Insuchaprestigiousevent,Iamoverjoyedtohaveparticipatedalongsidetherespectednationalleaderof @RSSorg,Hon.Shri @DrMohanBhagwat,thestatepresidentof @BJP4Tamilnadu,brotherShri @NainarBJP,seniorleaders,officials,andfriendsfromallparties.”
இன்று காலை, கோவை பேரூர் ஆதீனத்தில் பாரம்பரிய சிவவேள்வி பூஜை நடைபெற்றது. அதனைத் தொடர்ந்து நடைபெற்ற பேரூர் ஆதீனத்தின் 24-ஆம் குருமகாசந்நிதானம், தவத்திரு சாந்தலிங்க இராமசாமி அடிகளார் மற்றும் @RSSorg அமைப்பு நூற்றாண்டு விழாவில் கலந்து கொள்ளும் பாக்கியம் பெற்றதில் மகிழ்ச்சி.… pic.twitter.com/T3Ebllq36J
Part-time politician turned full-time DMK stooge Kamal Haasan—who effectively leased out his party to the DMK in exchange for a lone Rajya Sabha seat now appears more like a full-time DMK loyalist than an independent politician. For the first time in five years, Kamal has skipped wishing Vijay on his birthday. A grudge, perhaps? Seems likely after all, Vijay has now launched his own party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which is directly challenging the DMK.
Back in 2021, when Kamal was leading MNM and stood as a vocal critic of the DMK, he tweeted, “Happy birthday to my beloved brother @actorvijay who has captivated Tamil hearts with his talent and love.”
தன் திறமையாலும் அன்பாலும் தமிழ் உள்ளங்களை வசீகரித்துள்ள என் அன்புத் தம்பி @actorvijayக்கு இனிய பிறந்தநாள் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
However, in 2025, after accepting a Rajya Sabha seat through the DMK quota, Kamal Haasan—once a self-proclaimed “independent voice that shattered DMK TV”—has maintained stoic silence on Vijay’s 51st birthday. The sudden break in this annual tradition has triggered speculation: Has Vijay’s launch of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a party poised to take on the DMK, shifted Kamal’s affections to political allegiance?
From wishing warmly as an “actor-friend” to cold silence as a DMK-nominated MP—has Kamal Haasan traded camaraderie for compliance?
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Nearly two years after their much-publicised launch in September 2023, the 15 ‘She’ mobile toilet buses introduced by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) have disappeared from public view. The ₹4.5 crore initiative, aimed at improving sanitation access for women in high-footfall areas such as Chennai Central, Koyambedu, Guindy, and T Nagar, has reportedly failed in implementation.
Each air-conditioned bus was designed with four toilet cubicles, a shared wash basin, and a sanitary napkin dispenser. The plan involved daily deployment based on demand. However, field visits to designated locations revealed that none of the units were operational or visible.
Commuters, students, and even women police personnel reported never having seen the facilities in use. Some mentioned the buses were briefly seen post-launch but have since vanished.
Sources in the corporation cited unresolved technical issues, particularly battery failures linked to continuous tank operation. These maintenance problems were not adequately addressed. Corporation officials acknowledged the lapse and indicated steps are being taken to monitor operations more effectively, including real-time updates from the mechanical department.
Women’s rights groups have highlighted the lack of accessible sanitation as a serious concern, particularly in a state with high female participation in higher education. They have urged the GCC to restore and maintain the mobile toilet service without delay.
Chennai Mayor @PriyarajanDMK in Sept 2023 launched 15 mobile toilet buses with great fan-fare. Now, these buses have completely gone off-the-radar ‼️
Launched with fanfare nearly two years ago by Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), the 15 ‘She’ mobile toilets have gone missing… pic.twitter.com/xlLG3PsIjD
A video featuring a disappointed fan of actor-turned-politician Vijay, who is also a member of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has gone viral. The fan, identified as Ayyappan from Salem, expressed his dismay after traveling overnight to Neelankarai with hopes of seeing Vijay on his 51st birthday – only to be left disappointed when the actor did not make a public appearance.
Speaking to reporters, Ayyappan said, “I left Salem at 11:30 PM on my bike and reached Vijay’s residence around 6:30 AM. But he didn’t come out to greet us. We were told he’d appear by 12:30 PM, then at 1 PM, but that didn’t happen. Later, someone said he had quietly left in his car. No one saw him. It’s frustrating and hurtful.”
Comparing Vijay to other actors like Rajinikanth who usually step out to greet fans on special occasions, Ayyappan added, “Would it harm him to wave at us for two minutes? We came all this way just to wish him on his birthday. I’m done. I won’t vote for TVK in 2026. I’ve never supported DMK or AIADMK, but now, even TVK is off my list. I’ll just vote for NOTA.” In response, women members of TVK present at the scene reportedly told him, “Go ahead, one vote won’t make a difference.”
"2 நிமிஷம் வெளிய வந்து பார்த்துட்டு போக விஜய்க்கு என்ன..?" சேலத்தில் இருந்து 6 மணி நேரம் டிராவல் பண்ணி வந்தேன்.. அவருக்கு எங்களை பார்க்க விருப்பமில்லை.. எங்களுக்கும் 2026-ல் அவரை பார்க்க விருப்பமில்லை.. விஜய் ரசிகர் ஆவேசம்..#TVKVijay | #HBDVijay | #TVK | #VijayFans |… pic.twitter.com/lXLWBllr1I
Despite the incident, Vijay’s birthday was celebrated across Tamil Nadu with various welfare activities. TVK General Secretary Bussy Anand distributed gold rings to newborns who share Vijay’s birthday, and party members organized food drives for the underprivileged in several districts. Vijay’s mother, Shoba, also arranged food distribution at the Sai Baba temple in Chennai and urged well-wishers to continue sending birthday greetings to her son. Devotional rituals in Vijay’s name were conducted at several temples as well.
Traditionally, fans expect stars and political leaders to step out and acknowledge their supporters on special occasions. With actors like Rajinikanth known for such gestures, many fans feel Vijay should also uphold this tradition, especially now as he enters active politics.
The city of Chennai is set to witness a dazzling display of illusion and wonder as one of India’s most celebrated magician families returns to the spotlight. P.C. Sorcar (Pourush), the youngest in the legendary Sorcar lineage, has brought the iconic Indrajal magic show to the Music Theater in Egmore, promising audiences an unforgettable journey into the world of enchantment.
Back again after 10 years in Chennai, the show kicked off on 14 June 2025 and will run across weekends in June and July. The dates are June 21, 22, 28, 29 and July 12, 13, 26, 27 – with two performances each day at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Each show runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes and is open to all age groups. Tickets start at ₹500, making it a family-friendly event for Chennai’s magic lovers.
Rooted in the grand legacy of Indian stage magic, Indrajal is more than a performance; it’s a tribute to the craft perfected by P.C. Sorcar (Senior), often referred to as the father of modern Indian magic. Famous for saying, “When asleep I breathe Magic; when awake I work Magic,” Sorcar Sr. was instrumental in bringing Indian magic to global prominence.
P.C. Sorcar (Young), dubbed the “Leonardo da Vinci of India,” carried this legacy forward with innovation and international acclaim. Now, his son Pourush steps onto the stage, not only as a magician but also as a painter and musician, bringing a fresh creative energy to the classic illusions that have mesmerized audiences for generations.
The Chennai edition of Indrajal is expected to be a major cultural attraction, drawing families, students, and magic enthusiasts from across the city. Organizers have ensured the venue is easily accessible, with the location shared on Google Maps for convenience.
For those planning to attend, tickets are available online via BookMyShow. With the curtain rising on Indrajal, Chennai audiences can expect not just sleight of hand—but a spellbinding celebration of India’s magical heritage.
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