Suriya's Jai Bhim which released on November 2 on Amazon Prime Video opened to an overwhelming response from the critics and general audience. The film was widely noted and appreciated for its noble intention to bring to light the problems faced by the oppressed and the film left a lasting impact among the viewers. On the contrary, a few days before, PMK's (Pattali Makkal Katchi) Mayiladuthurai District Secretary, Palanisamy threatened to attack Suriya claiming that the star actor projected a community in a bad light in Jai Bhim. Palanisamy's comment was thrashed by the masses and support poured in from all quarters for Suriya.

The entire Tamil film fraternity came together in support of Suriya and lakhs and lakhs of the public also joined the movement on social media. The people showed their support towards Suriya with the hashtag #WeStandWithSuriya which has been trending on social media for the past two days. Having said that, Suriya has now reacted to the overwhelming support and love, he has been getting for the last few days. Suriya thanked all of them who stood by him in this controversy and added that he has not seen something like this before.

Suriya's tweet read, "Dear all, this love for #Jaibhim is overwhelming. I’ve never witnessed this before! Can’t express in words how thankful I am for the trust & reassurance you all have given us. Heartfelt thanks for standing by us". This tweet indeed tells us that Suriya is moved by the love and support from the people. Jai Bhim is directed by Tha Se Gnanavel of Kootathil Oruthan fame and has music composed by Sean Roldan. Manikandan, Lijomol Jose, Rajisha Vijayan, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Tamizh, play crucial roles in this social drama that has cinematography by SR Kathir and editing by Philomin Raj.

Suriya and Jyotika have bankrolled the film under the banner of 2D Entertainment. For now, check out Suriya's latest tweet thanking everyone for the support in the Jai Bhim controversy here: