Director Ameer has criticised the renewed opposition to Kamal Haasan‘s upcoming film titled ‘Sandiyar.’ Reacting to New Tamil Nadu party leader Dr Krishnasamy’s warning against the film’s title, Ameer questioned how long such politics would continue. He also urged the politician to stop making statements that could create fear and tension around the film.
Ameer condemns Krishnasamy’s warning against Kamal Haasan’s ‘Sandiyar’
Taking to social media, Ameer strongly objected to Krishnasamy’s remarks about the film. He questioned the basis for the warning that the film’s shooting would not be allowed and that its title could lead to violence in the southern districts. Ameer wrote, “Why is Dr Krishnasamy trying to threaten people by saying that he will not allow the shooting of Sandiyar and that it will lead to riots in the southern districts? How many more years are you going to continue this kind of politics? Enough. Please stop it.” His comments come amid a fresh debate over the title, which has once again drawn attention after more than two decades.
Kamal Haasan’s ‘Sandiyar’ title controversy returns after 22 years
The title has a history involving Kamal Haasan’s 2004 film ‘Virumaandi.’ The project was initially announced as ‘Sandiyar,’ but the title faced opposition from Krishnasamy, who raised concerns that it could create caste-related tensions. After the controversy, Kamal Haasan renamed the film ‘Virumaandi.’ The film, which he directed and starred in, was critically appreciated and eventually gained a cult following. Now, the actor is using the title ‘Sandiyar’ for his new project, raising the old controversy once again. Krishnasamy has once again objected to the title and stated that the film should not be made or released in theatres.
About ‘Sandiyar’
The upcoming Sandiyar marks Kamal Haasan’s collaboration with director SU Arun Kumar, known for films such as ‘Sethupathi,’ ‘Chithha,’ and ‘Veera Dheera Sooran.’ Kamal Haasan is producing the film under Raaj Kamal Films International. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music, while the Anbariv brothers are handling the stunt choreography. The film’s shooting has begun, but the makers have not yet announced its complete cast or an official theatrical release date. As the title controversy has once again grabbed eyeballs, the audience awaits to see how the team reacts and provides information on the project.
