We’ve decided to delete Rajini sir portion in Comali: Jayam Ravi
Even as Jayam Ravi’s Comali, directed by Pradeep Ranganathan, is gearing up for release, the movie found itself in the midst of a controversy. The film features a sequence that shows Rajinikanth’s announcement about making his political debut, and Jayam Ravi’s character, who wakes up from coma after 16 years, telling his friends that the year is not 2016 like how he’s claiming, but 1996! Certain sections of Rajinikanth’s fan haven’t taken this gag in jest, and have expressed their dissatisfaction. With many taking on the film’s team for trolling Superstar, Jayam Ravi has now issued a statement to clarify his stand.
The actor, in his statement, said, “Right from the beginning of my career, I have made a conscious effort to maintain a clean and straight record, thereby not involving myself in controversial issues. My stance and ideologies have only been exhibited in movies through the fictional characters I have played and have never crossed those limits. I have always been a cordial and congenial friend to everyone and feel blessed to enjoy the privilege of being regarded as a mutual pal in the industry.”
He added, “However, a particular substance in the trailer involving Rajinikanth sir has unfortunately hurt the sentiments of a few Thalaivar fans. I would like to make it clear that the element was included in a positive light. Being a hardcore Superstar Rajini sir fan, I have been as eager and anxious as any other follower to see him embark on his political journey. We all grew up watching his movies, his action and style had become an inherent part of our nature and there is no way that we would show such disrespect to him in any way or his fans. What has made him more lovable than before is that he saw the trailer of Comali and appreciated our team for the creative appeal and congratulated us for coming up with a unique idea. However, to see that such an ideation, without any deliberate intent, has been receiving resentments and some negative feedbacks from a section of his fans, we have decided to delete the portion in the movie. Keeping fingers crossed, I am happily waiting to meet you as Comali in theatres on August 15.”
