Despite Dil Raju's public stance, Udhayanidhi Stalin stepped in to manage the high-stakes situation. In a move that surprised many, Udhayanidhi confirmed that both films would be given across Tamil Nadu to ensure a fair competition and prevent further fan wars.

The tension escalated when producer Dil Raju sparked a major controversy during an interview with a Telugu portal. He claimed that in Tamil Nadu.

: An action thriller produced by Boney Kapoor and distributed by Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies.

The story of the clash is a tale of a massive box office showdown during the Pongal 2023 festival, marked by public controversies and political involvement in the Tamil film industry. The Setting: A Rare Star Clash

Dil Raju argued that because of Vijay's perceived higher stardom, his film Varisu deserved more screens than Thunivu . He stated he would travel to Chennai to personally request —whose Red Giant Movies controlled a majority of the theaters in the state—to allot extra screens for Varisu . The Resolution: The Political Equalizer

: A family entertainer produced by Dil Raju and distributed by his own company. The Conflict: Dil Raju's "Semma Twist" Statement