As journalist Anthanan says, it has helped address the concerns of theater owners about the impending shake-up in Tamil cinema, especially with the new political as well as life aspirations of actors Vijay and Ajith.
The speculation about the future career paths of these two top-billed actors has sent tremors to the spines of theater owners. The fear is that if Vijay enters politics, it could disturb the humongous cash flows that his films bring into the circuit. Meanwhile, even the prolific output of four films a year that has brought relief to theater owners by Ajith is facing some uncertainty. And with his three films lined up after the current projects, there is a sort of apprehension for the future.
The important question that looms large in front of this transition is: who will take on this benchmark left by these two stars? Some consider actors like Sivakarthikeyan, Dhanush, and Simbu to be very strong contenders, but the transition might not be an easy one to live up to. It is a situation that will require careful observation and adjustment from both the industry and the audience.
The landscape of Tamil cinema is indeed changing, and the importance of these star actors in shaping its future cannot be underestimated. Their moves in politics and how they plan their future careers in films will majorly determine what will happen to this industry overall.