'The Kerala Story' crew members receive death threats: Director Sudipto Sen
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the newly released film 'The Kerala Story', which has garnered significant political attention ahead of the upcoming Karnataka elections, director Sudipto Sen has revealed that two crew members of the movie have received death threats via social media platforms.
Sen stated that the team has reported the threats to the police, and the two individuals who received the death threats have been provided with security.
"We informed the Maharashtra Police, and they promptly provided us with security," Sudipto Sen said.
#WATCH | Two of my crew members have received threatening messages and calls over social media. We informed to Maharashtra Police and immediately they have provided us security: Sudipto Sen, Director of 'The Kerala Story' pic.twitter.com/rwBOH5lSmc
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2023
‘The Kerala Story’ hit the theatre on May 5 and has successfully attracted moviegoers to the cinema halls.
Responding to the criticism and protests from political parties and individuals, Sudipto Sen mentioned that once people watch the movie, they will no longer complain about it.
"Those who haven't seen the film are the ones who complain the most. Once you see the film, nobody will have any complaints. Every section of the people is praising us and blessing us for the great service we have done to the nation," he said.
#WATCH | Whoever has not seen the film is the biggest complainer. Once you see the film, nobody will have any complaints. Every section of the people is praising us, they are blessing us that we have done a great service to the nation doing this: Sudipto Sen, Director of 'The… pic.twitter.com/5Y3W35qkZ4
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2023
The director also addressed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's decision to ban the film in West Bengal, calling it unfortunate and stating that she banned it without even watching it.
He added that the decision was politically motivated.
"It is very unfortunate that Mamata Banerjee banned the film without watching it. Not a single untoward incident has happened in the state because of the film. The decision to ban the film is politically motivated," Sen said.
It's worth noting that West Bengal became the first state to ban the film.
“It is very unfortunate that Mamata Banerjee without watching the film has banned it. Not a single untoward incident has happened in the state because of the film. The decision to ban the film is politically motivated,” Sen said.
Notably, West Bengal became the first state to ban the film.
'The Kerala Story', starring Adah Sharma, is performing well at the box office, with a four-day collection of Rs 45.75 crore. It is expected to surpass the Rs 50-crore mark today.
Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film evoked sharp opposition from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who called it "RSS propaganda".
The film stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani in pivotal roles.
The controversy erupted as the trailer of the movie claimed that 32,000 Kerala woman had gone missing and joined the terrorist group ISIS. However, in the face of protests, the figure in the trailer was later withdrawn.
First published: 9 May 2023, 12:17 IST