# Atlee backs Vijay’s political impact, Sethupathi praises CM warmth

2026-09-19T04:23:27+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Filmmaker Atlee, speaking at the audio launch of Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa in Chennai on Friday, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is 'creating a solid generation' for politics. Atlee claimed that even five-year-old children now watch Legislative Assembly proceedings. He also addressed the recent viral Bigg Boss 10 episode involving Vijay Sethupathi, saying that if someone wants to address an issue, it should be done through direct confrontation rather than indirect social media references. Atlee added that he owes his career to Vijay, revealing that Vijay encouraged him to direct Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan. Separately, Vijay Sethupathi spoke warmly about CM Vijay amid the Bigg Boss 10 controversy, where his remarks on leadership were speculated by some social media users to be aimed at the Chief Minister. At the Baththa audio launch, Sethupathi recalled personal interactions with Vijay, including a call from Vijay after Sethupathi wished his son Jason Sanjay on his birthday. Sethupathi also described a gesture where Vijay sent him a hug through a mutual colleague, calling it sweet. Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, releases in theatres on October 1.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Times Now's report frames Atlee's support for Vijay's political influence as the lead, while Hindustan Times leads with Atlee's personal gratitude to Vijay for his career, including the Jawan opportunity. Both outlets report the Bigg Boss 10 speculation, but Times Now gives more space to Sethupathi's warm rebuttal. The balanced reading: Atlee and Sethupathi used the same platform to reinforce their bond with Vijay, implicitly addressing the controversy without naming it. The film's October 1 release will test whether the political talk boosts or overshadows its box office run.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/south/atlee-comes-out-in-support-of-cm-vijay-vijay-sethupathi-after-viral-bigg-boss-10-row-article-156184876>
  Leads with Sethupathi's warm words for Vijay, downplaying the Bigg Boss controversy
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/atlee-reveals-cm-thalapathy-vijay-reaction-after-he-landed-shah-rukh-khan-jawan-at-audio-launch-baththa-101789786780353.html>
  Leads with Atlee's personal gratitude to Vijay for career, frames political comments as secondary
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/south/vijay-sethupathi-praises-cm-vijays-warmth-amid-bigg-boss-10-controversy-extends-support-to-jason-sanjay-article-156185288>
  Leads with Sethupathi's warm words for Vijay, downplaying the Bigg Boss controversy

Tags: Atlee, Baththa, Bigg Boss, Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi
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