The Jana Sena Party chief, Pawan Kalyan, raised concerns over the state’s opposition to Hindi, stating the irony that Tamil movies are commonly dubbed in Hindi and released for North Indian audiences.
His remarks have triggered intense debates across the film industry and political circles.
Pawan Kalyan Points Out A ‘Double Standard
Throughout the Jana Sena Party’s twelfth foundation day event in Pithapuram, Kalyan questioned the rationale behind opposing Hindi while concurrently in search of financial gains from Hindi-speaking regions through dubbed movies.He remarked, “After we speak, they accuse us of insulting Sanskrit. They claim Hindi is being forced upon the South. But aren’t all Indian languages a part of our culture?”
Kalyan further elaborated on the economic aspect, noting that Tamil Nadu advantages from the revenue generated by Hindi-dubbed movies in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh. He stated, “When you don’t want Hindi in your state, then don’t dub your Tamil movies in Hindi and release them within the North. When you don’t want Hindi in your state, why do you release your movies in Hindi states and need their money?”
This statement has reignited the long-standing debate about linguistic identity versus industrial interests within the Indian film industry.
Pawan Kalyan’s Upcoming Movie – Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Other than his political profession, Pawan Kalyan is currently working on one among his biggest movies, Hari Hara Veera Mallu. As a consequence of his political commitments, the film has faced multiple delays. Nevertheless, the makers have now officially announced a brand new release date: May 9, 2025.
Titled Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs. Spirit, the film is about within the seventeenth century and follows an outlaw who rises against oppressors to fight for the people. Directed by Jyothi Krishna, the film solid includes Bobby Deol, Anupam Kher, Nora Fatehi, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Jisshu Sengupta, Dalip Tahil, Benedict Garrett, Rajiv Kachroo, and Vikramjeet Virk.
On the technical front, M.M. Keeravani composed the music, while Manoj Paramahamsa and Gnanashekar V.S. handled the cinematography. Praveen K.L. took charge of editing.
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