Director Padmarajan's son supports Ranjith amid Mohanlal controversy, says ‘Maybe he’s right’

The after-effects of director Ranjith's remarks on Mohanlal's dialect in the iconic film 'Thoovanathumbikal' continue to stir conversation, with Anantha Padmanabhan, the son of acclaimed director Padmarajan, stepping in to voice his stance on the controversy.

In a detailed Facebook post, Anantha supported Ranjith's comments, emphasizing the director's right to express his opinions.

Defending Ranjith's perspective, Anantha Padmanabhan acknowledged that while Ranjith's critique may have validity regarding the dialect's accuracy in the film, it was essential to note the challenges directors face in achieving linguistic authenticity. Drawing parallels to his father's 1986 film 'Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil,' he shed light on the hurdles faced due to the usage of Valluvanad slang, demonstrating the complexities directors encounter in catering to diverse linguistic nuances.
Highlighting Ranjith's reverence for Padmarajan's cinematic prowess, Anantha cited Ranjith's previous acknowledgment of Padmarajan's cinematic legacy during an award ceremony, emphasizing the filmmaker's deep respect for the late director's artistic finesse.
Check out the post here.

Amid Ranjith's comments in The New Indian Express, where he criticized the Thrissur dialect in 'Thoovanathumbikal' as not aligning with authentic slang, Anantha Padmanabhan emphasized Ranjith's intention, stressing that the comments were misconstrued and aimed at highlighting the challenges rather than undermining Padmarajan's work or Mohanlal's performance.
'Thoovanathumbikal,' known for its narrative style, portrays Jayakrishnan's intricate romantic entanglements with Sumalatha and Parvathi's characters, creating a web of emotions and choices. The movie is surely one of the best classical romantic films in Mollywood.