Malayali actress receives backlash for her comments on the blockbuster ‘Manjummel Boys’

Malayali actress Meghana Ellen recently stirred up controversy with her comments on the blockbuster Malayalam film 'Manjummel Boys.' Her remarks, which questioned the film's popularity in Kerala compared to Tamil Nadu, have ignited a backlash among fans and the industry alike.
“I am a Malayali. The film doesn't receive the same attention in Kerala as in Tamil Nadu.I don't know why this movie is getting so much fanfare in Tamil Nadu. I am not sure whether the film offers something different. I watched the movie, and I don't receive the same satisfaction," she said.
She further added, "Our movie deserves the same recognition as small-scale films like Manjummal Boys receive. Here, we celebrate Malayalam films, while Tamil films often go unnoticed in Kerala. The low-budget movies are screened in Kerala without making much impact, leaving no trace behind. Only Vijay movies receive massive reception, while other Tamil movies struggle to find success in Kerala. If I wish to watch a Tamil film, I have to travel to Coimbatore from Kerala."

‘Manjummel Boys’ directed by Chidambaram, made waves across its home state, Kerala, and also the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. The survival thriller starring Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S. Poduval, and Lal Jr., among others, is receiving rave reviews from across the globe. The film has also caught the attention of legendary actor Kamal Haasan himself.