Tran Thanh secretly did something for Truong Giang, affirming their unwavering friendship.

The simultaneous release of Tran Thanh's film "Tho Oi!" and Truong Giang's film "Nha Ba Toi Mot Phong" has led many viewers to believe this is a direct "showdown" between the two popular artists.

Ever since the release dates were announced, social media has been flooded with posts comparing box office revenue, screening times, media coverage, and the personal appeal of the two stars. Given their status as "box office guarantees" for many years, the fact that Tran Thanh and Truong Giang are both participating in the Lunar New Year race has sparked public curiosity. However, amidst widespread speculation about fierce competition, a small gesture by Tran Thanh has attracted particular attention.

Specifically, the artist's TikTok account, with over 7.5 million followers, followed the official account of the film "My Father's House, One Room." In the context of Lunar New Year films often being judged based on who wins and who loses, this action is seen as a sign of goodwill. Although it's just a simple social media action, given Tran Thanh's influence, it quickly became a topic of discussion.

Many netizens believe this is his way of showing support for his colleagues, while also affirming his stance of not viewing each other as "rivals" as the public often labels them. On online forums, many opinions expressed agreement: the Vietnamese film market needs more quality films released simultaneously so that audiences have more choices, instead of only viewing everything through the lens of fierce competition.

In fact, Tran Thanh has repeatedly shared his candid views on this issue. In a conversation with the media, when asked about the release of "Tho Oi!" (Oh, My Rabbit!) at the same time as many other films, he stated that competition is an inevitable law of the market. The director expressed: "Actually, for me, films released at the same time aren't really a competition. In any game, you have to compete, but if everyone makes their films well, then the audience will have more choices, and who knows, maybe all the films will win."

This perspective reflects a professional viewpoint, where competition does not equate to personal confrontation. When many filmmakers invest seriously, the market becomes richer, and audiences are the biggest beneficiaries. This is also the trend of modern cinema, where quality and creativity are the deciding factors.

Beyond just making statements, Tran Thanh also scores points with his concrete actions. Recently, he publicly called on audiences to support other film projects, including the Lunar New Year film starring his sister, Uyen An. His willingness to use his personal influence to spread awareness for various works shows that he chooses a spirit of collaboration rather than creating tension.

Conversely, Truong Giang is also known as an artist with a loyal audience and a unique filmmaking style. The simultaneous appearance of these two big names actually reflects a positive sign: Vietnamese films are becoming increasingly diverse and capable of creating many attractive choices during the same peak season.

It could be argued that the "rivalry" story largely stems from the audience's tendency to compare and the way the media often builds drama in the box office race. However, through specific actions such as following his colleagues' film accounts, Tran Thanh shows that he views competition from a healthier and more positive perspective.

Rumors circulated that Tran Thanh's film only sold 3 million tickets; the director immediately clarified the situation. Mai Hoa13:33:47 11/02/2026Box Office Vietnam has begun releasing advance ticket sales figures for films released during the Lunar New Year holiday, attracting significant audience interest. However, on February 10th, Tran Thanh's film "Tho Oi" (Oh, Little Rabbit) recorded the lowest revenue among its competitors.