Mari Selvaraj on Pandarathi Puranam controversy

A few days ago Madras High Court sent notices to the producers of

Karnan

and director Mari Selvaraj after Prabhu filed a petition in the High Court alleging Pandarathi Puranam song lyrics is insulting a particular community. He also demanded a ban on the film until the makers remove the song from the film. Mari Selvaraj has now responded to petition by changing the name from Pandarathi Puranam to Manjanathi Puranam.

Mari Selvaraj took to social media to share a note explaining why he changed the name of the song after the issue. He said in the note, ‘I thank all the fans for supporting Karnan from the time shoot began till now. The love you show towards me has also taught me to make films with at most responsibility. Pandarathi Puranam was also created by respecting the values of people, but the impact certain names/words create in our society is unimaginable. I have decided to put a full stop to the debates and issues revolving around Pandarathi Puranam, we have decided to call Pandarathi Puranam, Manjanathi Puranam. We have made the changes in our film and it will take some time to reflect in the digital space online.’



Dhanush’s Karnan teaser was released recently and it promised a rural entertainer. The film has Rajisha Vijayan, Lal, Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli, Yogi Babu playing important roles. Santhosh Narayanan is composing music for the film.