The much-anticipated Tamil film Kingdom faced controversy even before release, as Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) staged protests claiming the film portrays Eelam Tamils negatively.

At a Chennai cinema, NTK members launched a fiery protest, dismantling Kingdom posters and raising slogans, accusing the film of twisting the Eelam narrative and dishonouring its legacy.

With no response yet from the filmmakers, the issue has gone viral. Tamil Nadu police have taken note, and social media reactions are mixed—some support NTK's stance, while others urge viewers to judge after watching the film. The impact of the controversy on box office performance remains to be seen.