‘Bison’ wins hearts; MK Stalin calls it diamond in Mari Selvaraj's crown

Directed by Mari Selvaraj, the film 'Bison' starring Dhruv Vikram has received a great response from the fans as a Diwali release. The film, which depicts the dreams, struggles, and social oppression of a village youth against the backdrop of the game of Kabaddi, has achieved critical and box office success within a few days of its release. This film stars Anupama Parameswaran, Lal, Pasupathy, Kalaiyarasan, Rajisha Vijayan, and many others. The film, with music composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, is based on the life of Arjuna Award-winning kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan from Thoothukudi.

MK Stalin’s heartfelt post praising the film goes viral

Not only fans but also celebrities are praising the film, which has grossed over Rs. 35 crore worldwide within five days of its release. In that series, a congratulatory post written by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on his X social media account is currently going viral. His post, which begins with 'Bison Kaalamaadan: another diamond in Mari Selvaraj’s crown!”, emphasizes the director’s talent and social awareness. MK Stalin praised Mari Selvaraj, saying, “He has faithfully and heart-warmingly transformed the life of a young man who set out from his village to achieve success into a touching screen experience.”

Chief Minister lauds Mari Selvaraj’s storytelling

The honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister further added, “Every film by Mari Selvaraj has a sharp message. He has combined sports, politics, and social injustices with great maturity. "'Bison' is a great example of his continued growth as an artist," he said. Stalin praised the director's artistic language and realistic storytelling style, saying they are creating a new identity for Tamil cinema.

MK Stalin extends warm wishes to Dhruv, Pasupathi, Anupama, and the team

Similarly, the Chief Minister also expressed personal appreciation to everyone including Dhruv Vikram, Pasupathi, Anupama, Rajisha Vijayan. “My heartfelt congratulations to everyone who brought the screenplay of Maari to life. He should deliver more thought-provoking works like this," he concluded. With this, the film 'Bison' has become not just a commercial success, but also an artistic achievement with a social message.