CHENNAI, May 23 -- YouTuber "Savukku" Shankar was formally released from jail on Friday after the new Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government revoked his detention issued during the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazagham regime.

While Shankar has been booked and arrested in multiple cases over the years by the DMK government, he was last arrested on April 8 for jumping the interim medical bail granted in December 2025.

After his release, Shankar expressed hope that the new TVK government would complete its five year term and implement various welfare schemes for the people of the southern state.

In the order issued on May 19, Vijay-led government said Shankar must be released forthwith as there is no sufficient cause unless he has been detaine...