Sympathy holds significant value in social life. In any field, when sympathy from the public is generated, it often leads to favorable outcomes for the actual victims and even those who play the "victim card."
Looking into past, Karthikeya 2 faced significant challenges at release, with hero Nikhil feeling deeply disheartened by the lack of theaters, almost to the point of tears. Finally it was released and while the film’s content wasn't flawless, this emotional journey elevated its appeal and resonated with audiences.
Later, with HanuMan, a similar issue emerged. Theater scarcity and competing with a major release left the makers feeling discouraged. Despite these obstacles, the film ultimately succeeded.
Currently, actor Kiran Abbavaram is experiencing his own struggles, openly expressing sadness before his film’s release. As a farmer’s son, he questioned why he’s been trolled and even mocked in movie dialogues. But the response so far for 'KA' has been overwhelmingly positive.
This theme of hardship followed by success isn’t just limited to cinema. In politics, YSR’s death and Jagan’s imprisonment stirred public empathy, leading Jagan to power with a massive 151-seat majority.
Later, Jagan humiliated and even imprisoned Chandrababu, whose own family mourned publicly, stirring sympathy and helping Chandrababu secure a strong comeback.
In both movies and politics, hardship and tears seem to have transformative power. However, there are a few exceptions to this belief.
For instance, the Alipiri blast didn’t create a sympathy wave strong enough to bring Chandrababu Naidu to power; public sympathy didn’t emerge or have an impact at that time.
