Controversies should not dilute JSK’s message, says Gopi

Thrissur: Actor-politician and Union minister of state Suresh Gopi on Thursday appealed that controversies should not dilute the powerful message of women's security encapsulated in his film ‘Janaki V v/s State of Kerala'. According to him, the movie contains some pointers that can be included in the national-level policy for women empowerment.Gopi, who plays the lead role in the film, made the observations while talking to reporters on the sidelines of the screening of the controversial film at Ragam cinema hall in Thrissur.He said it was sad that the film had to go through a legal battle and sparked controversy, though it was actually raising a serious issue. "Everything has subsided and I'm sure people will accept the film wholeheartedly," said Gopi.The movie's director and scriptwriter Pravin Narayanan, who was present at the screening, said he felt proud and relieved that the film has been finally released and people are accepting it. He said he was sure that the controversies or the change of name following the censor board interference would not affect the film's acceptance.A host of other crew members including actors Divya Pillai and Jayan Cherthala were also present.The censor board cleared the film after its name was changed from Janaki v/s State of Kerala to Janaki V v/s the State of Kerala, including in the title card. Similar changes were also made within the film before it was released.Thrissur: Actor-politician and Union minister of state Suresh Gopi on Thursday appealed that controversies should not dilute the powerful message of women's security encapsulated in his film ‘Janaki V v/s State of Kerala'. According to him, the movie contains some pointers that can be included in the national-level policy for women empowerment.Gopi, who plays the lead role in the film, made the observations while talking to reporters on the sidelines of the screening of the controversial film at Ragam cinema hall in Thrissur.He said it was sad that the film had to go through a legal battle and sparked controversy, though it was actually raising a serious issue. "Everything has subsided and I'm sure people will accept the film wholeheartedly," said Gopi.The movie's director and scriptwriter Pravin Narayanan, who was present at the screening, said he felt proud and relieved that the film has been finally released and people are accepting it. He said he was sure that the controversies or the change of name following the censor board interference would not affect the film's acceptance.A host of other crew members including actors Divya Pillai and Jayan Cherthala were also present.The censor board cleared the film after its name was changed from Janaki v/s State of Kerala to Janaki V v/s the State of Kerala, including in the title card. Similar changes were also made within the film before it was released.