Prakash Raj criticised Vijay’s “cinema model” of politics ahead of Tamil Nadu elections, saying star power doesn’t equal leadership, adding, “I can whistle for you… but can’t give you the country.”

Manish Raisinghani says success shouldn’t lead to complacency, recalling balancing Sasural Simar Ka with indie filmmaking. He stresses staying true to characters, adapting to change, and creating meaningful content across evolving platforms and audience preferences.