Movie On Controversial Subject Postponed Due To Elections!

The upcoming Indian elections are having a significant impact on the country’s film industry, with several high-profile releases being postponed. This delay extends to pan-Indian films like the sci-fi epic “Kalki 2898 AD” and the action drama “Devara.”

The postponement trend has also affected regional cinema. Nara Rohit’s political drama “Prathinidhi 2” was scheduled to release on April 25th but remains unreleased due to censorship hurdles.

Another noteworthy film caught in the political crossfire is “The Sabarmati Report,” featuring Vikrant Massey and Raashi Khanna in lead roles. This drama, initially slated for a May 3rd release, has been pushed back to August 2nd, 2024. The announcement came from Massey himself via social media.

“The Sabarmati Report” tackles the sensitive and controversial subject of the Sabarmati Express incident, a tragedy shrouded in secrecy for over two decades. The event has been a source of intense national discussion for more than a decade. Directed by Ranjan Chandel, the film was submitted for censorship certification. However, the board recommended a revised release date, leading the makers to choose August 2nd.

There is significant anticipation surrounding the film, with many expecting it to be even more hard-hitting than recent controversial movies like “The Kashmir Files” and “Kerala Story.” The delayed release due to the elections only adds to the intrigue surrounding “The Sabarmati Report.”

Vijay Antony Lashes Out: Critics Don’t Get My Films!

Vijay Antony, the music composer-turned-actor known for Telugu blockbusters like ‘Bichagadu’ (1 & 2), is making waves on social media. His latest film as an actor, ‘Romeo’ In Telugu (Love Guru), was released on April 11th to mixed reviews. While it didn’t dominate the box office, it garnered a decent turnout. However, Antony seems unhappy with the critical reception and has taken to social media to express his displeasure.

In a fiery statement, Antony lashed out at critics, particularly one referred to as “Mr. Blue Sattai Maaran”. The statement, loosely translated, expresses his frustration with critics who “mislead” audiences and “criticize good films” like ‘Romeo’. He urges audiences to form their own opinions and not be swayed by negative reviews. Antony emphasizes that ‘Love Guru’ is a good film and encourages viewers to watch it for themselves, adding a plea: “Don’t make Romeo(Love Guru) into another ‘Anbe Sivam.'” (‘Anbe Sivam’ is a critically acclaimed film that reportedly underperformed at the box office.)

Antony’s statement has sparked a social media debate. Directed by Vinayak Vaithiyanathan, ‘Romeo’ is a romantic comedy-drama featuring Vijay Antony and Mirnalini Ravi in lead roles. The story explores the life of Arivazhagan (Antony), a Malaysia returnee who enters into an arranged marriage with Leela (Ravi), an aspiring actress.

The film navigates the couple’s journey and how their marriage shapes their lives. Despite the controversy surrounding the film’s critical reception, Vijay Antony has a busy schedule ahead. He has several films in the pipeline, including ‘Agni Siragugal’, ‘Hitler’, ‘Khakee’, and ‘Valli Mayil’. Whether these upcoming projects will spark similar debates or garner unanimous praise remains to be seen.