Gpysy is not a political film: Raju Murugan

Raju Murugan's Gypsy has been creating some buzz ever since he released the teaser. And now the Jiiva-starrer has been releasing singles, too. A single track called Very Very Bad from the film was released amidst much fanfare on Tuesday at Prasad Lab, in Chennai. Lyrics by Yugabharathi and music by Santhosh Narayanan, the song has been getting some good reviews already. About the song, Yugabharathi said, "When we asked the message that needed to be communicated through this song, those who are protesting on the ground today against injustice agreed to come and act in it for us.More importantly, they stayed with us for an entire day and shared their thoughts. At this point, we gratefully remember and acknowledge the contribution of Ayya Nallakannu. The honour of having directed him for the first time will belong to my younger brother Raju Murugan. I do not have to tell about Raju Murugan's writings. Although I might exaggerate a little as I consider him to be my younger brother, he has consistently been striving to struggle and write against the injustices in society."
Raju Murugan added, "When we thought what will serve as an identity to this film, we wanted something like this song to be its identity. Therefore, I wanted to showcase such a song to you. I wish to thank producer Ambedkumar sir, who is the first and foremost reason for the creation of this film. One other important reason for this film getting made is Yugabharathi." On Jiiva, he says, "Jiiva being the hero of this film is one of the important reasons for this film moving to a valuable position. He stood by us. This is a completely heroic film, but not political. This film is not based on caste or on an organisation or an entity. As far as I am concerned, life and politics aren't two different entities. My invites had music director Santhosh Narayanan as being referred to Thozhar (Comrade). Immediately, people asked me, 'You have made Santosh Narayanan a comrade'. Thozhar is one of the most magnificent words. It is not based on a party. It is a word for love. It can be used to refer to anybody who fights for justice. It can be used for anybody who takes a stand against injustice. They are all Thozhars. In this movie, Gypsy is a Thozhan."
Jiiva, too, said that the film is a sincere effort by Raju Murugan. "There was a truth to the story. Raju Murugan sir narrated this story to me at my home. He only narrated a line. He said, 'A folk singer travels all across the country and then how he turns into a rebel singer. The reason for this change is love. He goes in search of his love'. This is a humanity-based film. It will be a reality check to many people and they will be able to relate to it. We have tried to say that all people are the one and the same. The human emotions are the same, right?"