'Paruthiveeran' row: Tamil celebs who supported Ameer over his conflict with producer KE Gnanavelraja

The 2007 Tamil film 'Paruthiveeran' has become the focal point of attention due to a conflict between the movie's producer, KE Gnanavelraja, and its director, Ameer. Gnanavelraja accused Ameer of submitting fake production costs and made derogatory comments about him in a recent interview, reigniting a 17-year-old feud. Ameer has since clarified his position, prompting several cinema stars to voice their support for the director.

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Sasikumar, a director and actor with a close association with Ameer, condemned Gnanavelraja's derogatory remarks and urged the director's association to stand by Ameer, citing his past role in resolving issues for fellow directors.

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Samuthirakani, who worked as Ameer's associate in 'Paruthiveeran,' issued a press release supporting the director, highlighting the challenges faced during the film's production and Ameer's dedication to completing Karthi's debut film.

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Director-actor Karu Palaniappan, a friend of Ameer, mocked Gnanavelraja for his disrespectful comments and called for an apology. He also noted the support from actors Sivakumar, Suriya, and Karthi for the producer.

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Ponvannan, an integral part of 'Paruthiveeran,' criticised Gnanavelraja for provoking speech against Ameer and urged the producer to maintain moral standards in public statements.

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Lyricist Snekan, who collaborated with Ameer for 17 years, praised the director's honesty and criticised Gnanavelraja's disrespectful comments.

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