Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj has been in the news for his speech during the audio launch go ‘Maamannan’ and his views on ‘Thevar Magan’ movie. While his statements have become a raging topic of discussion, actor Kamal Haasan who was the chief guest for the event, has appreciated Mari for his politics.
Haasan said, “I have been watching your films since Pariyerum Perumal. One quality I like about you is, instead of defining who is the opposition, intending to change the society, you attempt to give even the oppressors a neutral space. When you are in anger that thought does not occur. But your thought proves your quest for equality.” He added, “When you are fighting, we should have justice on our side, not just anger. In your fight that justice can be seen.”
Mari is a Dalit director who has done anti-caste films like ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ and ‘Karnan.’ Kamal revealed that he had watched ‘Maamannan’ already and said that instead of merely congratulating, he will root for its success.
Appreciating Udhayanidhi Stalin for choosing to act and produce the film, Kamal said, “This is not a film about Mari Selvaraj’s politics, but ours.” He added, “The voice in the film is an important one. It is not just Mari’s but the voice of crores of people. This is a generation that dictates the path of India, and films like these are necessary.”