H.Raja and BJP's allegations against Vijay's Mersal has directly or indirectly helped the film's promotions. On that note, H.Raja, on a recent press interaction, has stated that Vijay should thank him and the BJP party for the success.
 

Raja has reportedly said, "If myself or the BJP party, is the reason for the big success of Mersal, then I guess Vijay will issue a statement thanking me and the party. Either he will do, or his father SAC would."