Annapoorani controversy: Nayanthara apologises for hurting sentiments
Annapoorani controversy:
Nayanthara apologises for hurting sentiments
After Annapoorani was pulled down from Netflix following FIRs and claims of hurting Hindu sentiments, and has tendered her apologies and clarified her intentions.
Reportedly, as per a section of people, they found some scenes in the movie hurting Hindu sentiments and offended them.
Reacting to the claims, Nayanthara began her statement with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and saying that in their sincere attempt to share a positive message, they may have inadvertently caused hurt. They did not expect the removal of a censored film, previously showcased in theatres, from the OTT platform.
The actress further added that she and her team never intended to hurt anyone’s sentiments and understand that the gravity of this issue.
Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples across the country, it is the last thing she would intentionally do.
To those whose feelings they have touched, she extends her sincere and heartfelt apologies.
An FIR was filed at the Lokmanya Tilak Marg police station in South Mumbai by one Ramesh Solanki. He alleged that Annapoorani demeans Lord Ram and it was intentionally released to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.
Following this, Zee Studios issued an apology to Vishwa Hindu Parishad. They stated that the film would be removed from the platform until it was edited to remove the objectionable content.
Nayanthara also clarified in the end, “The intention behind Annapoorni was to uplift and inspire, not to cause distress. Over the last two decades, my journey in the film industry has been guided with a singular intention – To spread positivity & foster learning from one another.
‘Annapoorni’ also features Sathyaraja, Achyuth Kumar,
KS Ravikumar, Karthik Kumar and Renuka. The film is produced by Zee Studios, Naad Sstudios and Trident Arts.
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