the director in VasanthabalaKnown for his acclaimed works ‘Veyil’ and ‘Angadi Theru’, he recently spoke on the impact of cinema and media on society at the trailer launch event of ‘Neelira’ held in Chennai. He recalled how television once shaped public thinking, citing the impact of early shows Ramayana telecast According to him, these contents created strong emotional and social narratives that slowly spread throughout the country.
Vasanthabalan cautions against it Hate narratives in cinema
In his speech, Vasanthabalan strongly criticized films that promote division and hatred. According to News 18, he said, “Since the Ramayana was broadcast all over India, some ideas started spreading.” He further added, “Be it ‘Kashmir Files’ or now ‘Dhurandhar’, hatred is being spread in a planned manner.” His words highlighted concerns about how cinema can be used to negatively influence public opinion. He emphasized that films should bring people together instead of dividing them.
Vetri Maaran The indirect drilling of ‘Dhurandhar’ adds to the controversy
At the event filmmaker Vetri Maaran indirectly criticized Dhurandhar for promoting hate politics. He pointed out that some films focus on violence and propaganda for commercial success. His comments as well as Vasanthabalan’s statement sparked an interesting debate about the responsibility of filmmakers. Both directors emphasized the need for meaningful cinema that reflects the truth instead of spreading negativity.
‘Neelira’ plot and cast
‘Neelira’ directed by Somitharan will release in theaters on April 3. The film is based on the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, and looks at the story through the eyes of an ordinary citizen caught in this emotional war. Love, fear and struggle become characters as they depict the impact of war on the family.
