After Vijay, is Dhanush loading? Or is a flag just a flag? 🎬
41% Everyone is welcome
59% Enough actors in politics
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Tamil Cinema & Kollywood Audience Opinion
Tamil cinema conversations move quickly from first-day reactions to long debates about stars, directors, politics, music and fan culture. Pulse of Chennai captures those reactions through simple anonymous polls. Browse current audience opinions on Kollywood films, performers, trailers, OTT releases and the celebrity stories Chennai is discussing.
What participants said
74% of Chennai believe better films were overlooked for the National Award, not that 'Raayan' was undeserving.
Chennai's audience demonstrates a strong critical eye towards film quality, with 73% believing superior films were overlooked for the National Award, rather than disagreeing with 'Raayan's' win. Loyalty to the KGF franchise remains high, with 84% stating no one can beat 'Rocky Bhai'. While 52% still prefer the big screen for releases like Suriya's 'Vishwanath and Sons', a notable 48% lean towards OTT for family movies, showing a balanced view on viewing platforms. The audience also shows a clear appreciation for auditory experiences, with 74% favoring Ani's Carnatic BGM over acting in a recent film. Regarding actors in politics, 59% express reservations, though 41% remain open to new celebrity entrants. Overall, Chennai's film audience is discerning, values cinematic elements like music, and shows a mixed but evolving preference for viewing experiences.
The findings
Aug 14: Vishal as director and hero in 'Magudam'. Tickets booked?
32% Will check review & book
68% No, will watch in OTT
Who is the real hero of ‘DC’ movie?
26% Loki & Wamiqa’s acting
74% Ani’s Carnatic BGM
"Toxic" releases this Aug 26th. Will it be better than KGF?
84% No one can beat "Rocky Bhai"
16% Toxic going to erase KGF
Vishwanath and Sons on Aug 14. Are you going to the theatre for Suriya?
48% Family movie, OTT is better
52% Big screen, always
Why so much anger over 'Raayan' receiving the National Award?
27% Not a good movie
73% Better films were in the list
Questions Chennai people are debating
Arasiyal
Can CM Vijay's TVK government remove caste from Tamil nadu?
No, it's too deep or Yes, if they try hard →Open Question to CityDoes changing your name change your life?
Ofcourse, Rajini name changed or No, Uruttu Uruttu Nalla Uruttu →Open Question to CityWho will steal the show in Sardar 2?
Nadippu Arakkan S.J. Suryah or Ofcourse, the Hero Karthi →ArasiyalShould CM Vijay focus on punch reply to DMK/ADMK or fulfilling the promises
Respond to critics or Deliver what was promised →Cinema & CelebsWill you watch Yash's "Toxic" in theaters or wait for OTT?
Want to c Rocky bhai in theatr or After this review, only OTT →ArasiyalIf Simbu joins TVK & contest against Dhanush, who would the public support?
Atman Simbu or Yennam pol vaalkai Dhanush →ArasiyalWhose career is on the line if Dhanush enters politics?
Vijay & Udhayanidhi or Dhanush himself →Open Question to CityWhich version of Soori you like, Comedy or Serious role?
Serious roles suit him or No, Comedy is still his best! →Cinema & CelebsShould items songs be banned in all the Tamil movies?
No, it’s entertainment or Let’s stop objectifying women →ArasiyalHave you seen any real change under CM Vijay’s Govt. in the 1st 100 days?
No, nothing has changed or Yes, good progress →ArasiyalHave you seen any “Maatram” under CM Vijay’s government in the 1st 100 days
Nothing has changed or All felt that “Maatram” →Cinema & CelebsWho is the star of the movie, "Vishwanath & sons"?
Surya or Mamitha Baiju →Cinema & CelebsHow was the movie, "Vishwanath & sons"? Did you enjoy it?
Superb family movie or One time watchable →Cinema & CelebsHave you watched Vishwanath & sons movie or waiting for OTT release?
Naa Paathuten or Waiting for OTT bro →Open Question to CityDeciding what you wear, who you meet, what you post. Love or control?
That's just care or That's control →Open Question to CityAnupama's interview made everyone google this word.
Yes, I knew or First time hearing it →Cinema & CelebsWhich movie are you going to watch for FDFS on August 14th?
Surya’s Vishwanath & Sons or Vishal’s Magudam →Cinema & CelebsAug 14: Vishal as director and hero in 'Magudam'. Tickets booked?
Will check review & book or No, will watch in OTT →Cinema & CelebsVishwanath and Sons on Aug 14. Are you going to the theatre for Suriya?
Family movie, OTT is better or Big screen, always →Family & MarriageTrisha's cryptic post right after the Vijay divorce news.Coincidence or not
Not a coincidence or Just a random IG Story →Open Question to CitySame song. Same scenes. Only Kiara gets trolled. Why?
Society only questions women or Because she is married →Open Question to CityRocky Bhai is back. Twice. Which one is going to be biggest blockbuster?
Ramayana, Ravana face or Toxic, Gangster face →Cinema & CelebsWho is the real hero of ‘DC’ movie?
Loki & Wamiqa’s acting or Ani’s Carnatic BGM →Cinema & Celebs"Toxic" releases this Aug 26th. Will it be better than KGF?
No one can beat "Rocky Bhai" or Toxic going to erase KGF →Cinema & CelebsDC movie released. Weekend plans or waiting for OTT?
Will wait for OTT or All set for weekend watch →Open Question to CityDo you think Chennai people take blue sattai review seriously?
His reviews influence us or We watch only for fun →ArasiyalIf Dhanush competes in the next election, which will be exciting?
TVK vs DMK or TVK vs Dhanush →Cinema & CelebsDC trailer dropped. 🔥 Anirudh's BGM on repeat mode. Will movie become hit?
Story matters, let's wait or Lokesh & Ani combo - BIG hit →Cinema & Celebs4,000 crore Ramayana trailer released. Next Baahubali or another Adipurush
Next Baahubali / RRR or Another Adipurush →Kadhal & RelationshipsIf she, then why would She? Mrunal Thakur dating Indian cricketer Jaiswal!
Fitness and stamina or Size matters!! →ArasiyalWhat is the real intesion of DMK's protest in chennai?
To stop Jana nayagan movie or To support NEET protest →Open Question to CityAfter Vijay, is Dhanush loading? Or is a flag just a flag? 🎬
Everyone is welcome or Enough actors in politics →Open Question to CityCan’t 2 party leader be friends or something else?
It is just friendship, relax or Never trust politicians →Cinema & CelebsPeople refusing to pay "Lanjam". Is mudhalavan movie coming true?
Yes, TN is changing or Not eveyone will change →Open Question to CityWhy so much anger over 'Raayan' receiving the National Award?
Not a good movie or Better films were in the list →Open Question to CityIs Tamil Nadu people seeing CM C.Joseph Vijay as MGR?
Yes, the next MGR or No, not even close →Open Question to CityWhen GenZ shows up to a protest, do they care or all for fun?
They genuinely care or It's just for the reels →Cinema & CelebsHow was C. Joseph Vijay’s Jana Nayagan movie?
Blockbuster or Overhyped →Cinema & CelebsWill you watch Jana Nayagan in theaters or wait for OTT release?
Ofcourse, theatre or Only in OTT →Cinema & CelebsWill Jana Nayagan movie face release issues in Tamil Nadu again?
Onnum aagaadhu or Sambavam iruku →Open Question to CityDoes this Govt. have zero tolerance for corruption?
Yes, very strict or Just show off →ArasiyalDo you agree with CM Vijay’s claim that “corruption is gone?”
Yes, he is right or Uruttu Uruttu →Cinema & CelebsWill you watch "Idhayam Murali" in Big screen?
Theatres, sure or Wait for OTT →Cinema & CelebsHow do Chennai people see Vijay visiting victims' families?
Genuine care or Pure politics →Men, Women & SocietyIf we swap the gender, a girl dating 3 boys, will society accept?
🔥 Yes, definitely or 😡 No, Never →Open Question to City2004 Khadal movie released - 22yrs, has anything changed ?
🔥 Caste is gone or 👎 Caste never die →Cinema & CelebsHow was LIK - Love Insurance Kompany movie?
Average or Entertaining →Cinema & CelebsIn what stage of his career is A.R. Rahman now?
Por Kanda Singam or Thug life mode →Kadhal & RelationshipsNever have I ever kissed my partner in a theatre?
😂 Ofcourse or 😔 Vaipu kedaikula →Cinema & CelebsHow is the movie, "Youth" by Ken & Team?
Average or Vera level →Want Chennai's answer to your own question?Ask Chennai a question
Method: Based on 6 anonymous Pulse of Chennai polls answered by real Chennai residents (915 votes counted). Voters self-select; results are not weighted to census demographics. Live questions keep collecting votes, so percentages change over time — each figure is accurate as of the date on this page. No AI-generated or simulated votes are included.