Vetrimaran is a product of a socio-political agenda, Kamalhaasan is a product of his own confusion. But then again thanks to people like them, more archaeological scholars and experts who have done research on culvert inscriptions are coming forward to present their findings in public domain. This is totally discrediting and exposing the skewed narratives of the so- called champions of communism/atheism in the name of Dravidam.
With the advent of social media, the hypocricy and treachery of the hidden agenda has been exposed. People both in Tamil Nadu and India as a whole are no longer buying this story anymore. People behind this hidden agenda have become alarmed of the of rise in knowledge and spirituality of India. So these Trojan horses are working extra hard to create confusion and tension within the layered fabric of society. Sadly it did not work for Ponnian Selvan (PS)1- the movie. Instead it gave the movie an extra boost, plus the sales of the 5 volume PS-book by Kalki has soared not only in India but also in other parts of the world where Tamilians live.
One must remember and take note that Kalki Krishnamurthy Ramaswamy was a freedom fighter first, hence his PS is written within that narrative. Basically he promoted unity in diversity and not divide and rule.
Though this book was written 68 years ago, and after its hype in the 50's and 60's, that story collected dust for a long time. But with the production of the movie PS-1 and later PS-2, more young people have started to read this book, both in Tamil and English, This trend is gaining a wider reach, and people are revisiting the source rather than the ostensible narrative of people with specific agenda.
With access to data/information people have started to look at alternatives and not buying wholesale any that seem popular. It appears that the more a story is popular, the more it casts doubt on the minds of the internet savvy generation. More are questioning past narratives. For example Gandhi was championing the emancipation of the untouchables whereas Ambedhkar was focusing on a casteless society. Both are dealing with the same problem but their approaches are totally on the opposite pole.
Today Tamil Nadu politics seems to be have been caught between Dravida narrative and politics for survival. Periyaar today is but a symbol that has lost its philosophical relevance but is kept alive with multiple interpretation by various agendas.
The tide has changed, the fear has grown, the minions are pushed, but any act out of desperation would fumble.
What is in a name? "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet".
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