A Chennai man has recreated a memorable scene from Vijay’s film Thamizhan by donating ₹22,674 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The gesture comes amid a larger debate on Tamil Nadu’s financial health, welfare schemes, and rising subsidies under CM Vijay’s government. Watch the full story.
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