We want unbridled freedom to talk ill about the others and spread venom without checking on the veracity of the stories/canards. And at the same time we get offended when we become the victims! And this is what I'd meant about double standards being practised blatantly.
The Tamil film, 'Thalaivaa' - meaning leader - starring the popular actor Vijay was released to overflowing theatres in Kerala, two Fridays back. Crowds from the border districts of Tamilnadu continue to flock into those theatres to watch the film. And it has been receiving rave reviews with film buffs giving it a three star rating for watchability!
The sad part is that the film is yet to be released in Tamilnadu and again, because of dirty politics being played behind the scenes. Its producer has been admitted into a hospital when he'd complained of chest pain. One feels sorry for him because he must have been reduced to a nervous wreck as there isn't any return for the crores that he's spent in making the movie - the delay in the ringing of the cash registers would affect his loan repayment plan and must have made a mess of his finances!
Today, one hears about a breakthrough and that the film will be released all over Tamilnadu on the 20th. But there's a rider, in that, the film will have to forgo the tagline to the title, 'it's time to lead'.
A couple of doubts come to my mind in connection with all the brouhaha on account of this movie, at this juncture:-
(a) Does the average filmgoer ever give a serious thought to a film's title or for that matter, the contents?
(b) Was it a deliberate attempt on the part of the film maker to project his hero as a replacement for
the present political leadership?
I think it's a case of much ado about nothing! Can't help but be reminded about the experiences of Kamalahaasan in the not too recent past.
Come on, give us the freedom to have our share of entertainment!
Tailpiece.
On the flip side, I'd like to believe that a strong and effective leader would never be bothered about competition if he or she were to provide good governance to the people.
The Tamil film, 'Thalaivaa' - meaning leader - starring the popular actor Vijay was released to overflowing theatres in Kerala, two Fridays back. Crowds from the border districts of Tamilnadu continue to flock into those theatres to watch the film. And it has been receiving rave reviews with film buffs giving it a three star rating for watchability!
The sad part is that the film is yet to be released in Tamilnadu and again, because of dirty politics being played behind the scenes. Its producer has been admitted into a hospital when he'd complained of chest pain. One feels sorry for him because he must have been reduced to a nervous wreck as there isn't any return for the crores that he's spent in making the movie - the delay in the ringing of the cash registers would affect his loan repayment plan and must have made a mess of his finances!
Today, one hears about a breakthrough and that the film will be released all over Tamilnadu on the 20th. But there's a rider, in that, the film will have to forgo the tagline to the title, 'it's time to lead'.
A couple of doubts come to my mind in connection with all the brouhaha on account of this movie, at this juncture:-
(a) Does the average filmgoer ever give a serious thought to a film's title or for that matter, the contents?
(b) Was it a deliberate attempt on the part of the film maker to project his hero as a replacement for
the present political leadership?
I think it's a case of much ado about nothing! Can't help but be reminded about the experiences of Kamalahaasan in the not too recent past.
Come on, give us the freedom to have our share of entertainment!
Tailpiece.
On the flip side, I'd like to believe that a strong and effective leader would never be bothered about competition if he or she were to provide good governance to the people.
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