Arun Prabu Responds to Plagiarism Allegations Over Vijay Antonyâs Shakthi Thirumagan
Vijay Antony’s milestone 25th project Shakthi Thirumagan opened in cinemas on September 19 and began streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar on October 24. Soon after the online release, the film found itself at the centre of controversy when an X user named Subash Sundar alleged that the storyline was stolen. His post claimed that the script had originally been submitted to Dream Warrior Pictures in 2022 and that the director had taken it without credit.
The claim quickly went viral as several media platforms picked up the story. Social media users began accusing director Arun Prabu of copying someone else’s idea. As the noise grew louder, Prabu decided to clarify his position publicly through an extensive statement on his official X handle.
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— Arun Prabu (@ArunPrabu_) October 30, 2025
Arun Prabu Shares His Side and Proof of Origin
In his detailed post, the filmmaker wrote that he had first chosen to ignore the comments, thinking they were just another online rumour. But once major outlets began publishing the allegation, he felt it was time to set the record straight.
He stated, “After years of effort, such false accusations are deeply painful. I thought this was simply a troll and ignored it at first, but as media houses began reporting and people started calling for clarification, I realised I must explain the truth.”
Along with his note, he shared a screenshot of an email from October 2014 that he says shows evidence of the script’s existence at that time. He explained that the story was originally titled Parashakthi and featured a character named Kittu, a Secretariat broker raised by a Periyarist wall painter named Subbaiya. The plot followed a young man who grows up questioning the social order, facing a powerful adversary beyond his reach.
According to Prabu, this concept was first created in 2014 and later refined to reflect the evolving political environment. After years of development, he finally brought it to the screen in 2025. He dismissed the accusations as “false and part of a deliberate attempt to mislead.”
He further claimed that he possesses several pieces of proof including emails, registered script copies, and early drafts shared with producers and actors. Many colleagues and industry friends, he added, can confirm that he narrated the story years before 2022. Prabu also said that if there is a need for further evidence, he will present it before the proper legal authority.
Ending his statement, the director wrote, “Making a film is already a long and exhausting journey. Facing conspiracies like this after years of hard work is heartbreaking. I want the public and media to know the truth and to stop spreading baseless claims. I neither need nor want to use someone else’s story.”
About the Film and Its Release
Shakthi Thirumagan was produced by Vijay Antony under his own banner, Vijay Antony Film Corporation. The movie features Trupthi Ravindra, Krish Hassan, Vagai Chandrasekhar, and Cell Murugan in key supporting roles. Vijay Antony also composed the film’s music.
Before its release, the political drama attracted attention for its bold theme that combines emotional storytelling with commentary on power and corruption. The film’s arrival on streaming platforms has expanded its reach, sparking discussions about its story and social message.
The plagiarism controversy, however, briefly overshadowed the film’s success. With Arun Prabu’s detailed clarification now public, the filmmaker hopes the focus will return to the movie and the years of creative effort behind it.
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