The speech, though not directly aimed, was seen as an attack on then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, leading to serious consequences for R.M. Veerappan (RMV), a minister and the film’s producer.

Superstar Rajinikanth recently revealed the aftermath of his 1995 'Baasha' speech criticizing hereditary politics, which led to Minister R.M. Veerappan's dismissal. In a documentary honoring ...