Freedom fighters, the Marudu brothers, Velu Natchiyar and V.O. Chidambaram Pillai were among those featured in the tableau; earlier TN Governor R.N. Ravi unfurled the flag in the presence of CM Stalin
Republic Day celebrations in Tamil Nadu saw the showcasing of the tableau featuring the sacrifice of freedom fighters -- the Marudu Brothers, Velu Natchiyar, Kappalottiya Tamizhan V.O. Chidambaram Pillai and many others.
The tableau, originally conceived of by the Tamil Nadu government for participation in the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, was rejected by the center.