Sivakarthikeyan, a prominent actor and producer in Tamil cinema, recently drew attention at the trailer launch event for his upcoming film, Kottukkaali. Starring Soori and Anna Ben and directed by PS Vinothraj, the film is scheduled to be released on August 23rd.

Sivakarthikeyan’s comments at the event, however, sparked controversy and stirred a heated debate on social media. During his speech, Sivakarthikeyan spoke about his role as a producer, stating, 'I wouldn't claim to have shaped someone's career or given them a break. While others often say that about my success, I don't. I just view it as introducing talented friends to the audience.

These comments rapidly went viral, with many online users perceiving them as a subtle criticism of actor Dhanush, who had produced several of Sivakarthikeyan’s early films. This has sparked a wave of speculation and heated exchanges between fans of both actors on social media. Neither Sivakarthikeyan nor Dhanush has addressed the situation publicly.