Former Tamil Nadu CM and DMK President MK Stalin criticised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government following the release of his son Udhayanidhi Stalin, accusing it of "arrogance". He stated that instead of striving to fulfil promises, Vijay is content to roam as a mere "reels creator". Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested for his alleged double-meaning remark alluding to actress Trisha.