Rahul Gandhi Backs Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Amid Censor Row, Slams PM Modi

• Rahul Gandhi criticized the I&B Ministry's alleged attempts to block Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' as an attack on Tamil culture.
• He warned PM Modi that the voice of the Tamil people cannot be suppressed, linking the censor issues to Vijay's political entry.
• The film, 'Jana Nayagan', faced Censor Board issues over scenes potentially hurting religious sentiments, leading to court battles.
• Rahul Gandhi previously supported Vijay during the 'Mersal' controversy in 2017, highlighting cinema's role in Tamil culture.
• The controversy is seen as a political rivalry between Vijay's 'Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam' (TVK) and the BJP; producers have moved to the Supreme Court.

Why It Matters: Rahul Gandhi supports Thalapathy Vijay's film, accusing the Modi government of suppressing Tamil voices and freedom of expression.