AR Murugadoss Recalls ‘Painful’ Vijay Thalapathy Starrer Sarkar Phase; Says, “Posters Were Torn, Police Were Chasing Us”

With Vijay Thalapathy stepping in as the newly elected CM of Tamil Nadu, all eyes are on the former actor and the myriad of initiatives he is expected to roll out for the state. Amid the political buzz, several of his earlier films that hinted at a possible political trajectory have returned to the spotlight. His 2018 film Sarkar has frequently been cited in news reports for its striking parallels to his real-life journey from actor to politician. While the film is being celebrated by fans today, the AR Murugadoss-directed film was released amid a tense political climate marred by controversies and protests.

AR Murugadoss Recalls Vijay Thalapathy’s Sarkar Poster Being Torn

Recalling the incidents during the pre-release event of Jai’s Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai, AR Murugadoss said, “When Sarkar released, many posters were torn by people. It was a difficult time. Police were chasing us. At that time, Babu Vijay and I would be heading out in safe vehicles. He was driving, and I was sitting beside him. We reached Kasi theatres, and I saw that police were tearing our banners.”

He continued, “I cried buckets that day. Even in those tension-filled times, Babu Vijay helped me a lot. Almost 12 people who worked with me have become directors. It makes me very happy to see Babu Vijay’s growth.”

About Sarkar

In Sarkar, Vijay plays a powerful corporate figure. He returns to Tamil Nadu from the United States to exercise his right to vote in the Assembly elections. He discovers his vote has been used fraudulently. Shocked by this, he launches a campaign exposing electoral malpractice. He eventually enters the political arena as an independent candidate. This was while facing repeated threats to his life and efforts to discredit him.

About AR Murugadoss

For the unversed, AR Murugadoss and Vijay had first joined hands on Thuppakki in 2012 and then Kaththi in 2014. Both films were blockbusters at the box office. Sarkar marked their third collaboration. AR Murugadoss and Excel Entertainment joined hands to produce an action entertainer starring Sunny Deol. The film, which is currently in production, also stars Jyotika in a prominent role.

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