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YouTube Rejects Bot Claims Behind Vijay’s ‘Thalapathy Kacheri’ View Surge

The company cites routine verification of legitimate traffic during spikes in engagement.

Overview

  • The first single from Jana Nayagan, released on November 8, has accumulated roughly 35 million views on YouTube.
  • An X user shared a screenshot suggesting the video gained about 3 million views in an hour, prompting questions about artificial inflation.
  • TeamYouTube said counters for views, likes and subscriptions can temporarily slow or freeze as systems confirm activity is from humans rather than automated sources.
  • Some fans alleged the video was briefly treated as political campaign content given Vijay’s TVK plans, a claim not confirmed by YouTube.
  • Jana Nayagan, widely described as Vijay’s final film before full-time politics, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9, 2026, with music by Anirudh Ravichander and lyrics by Arivu.