Suriya: I have no intention to seek publicity by insulting anyone with ‘Jai Bhim’
The Hindu
The actor responded to criticism from PMK youthwing leader Anbumani Ramadoss that his film ‘Jai Bhim’ had insulted Vanniyars
Actor Suriya Sivakumar responded to criticism levied by PMK youthwing leader Anbumani Ramadoss that the actor’s recent OTT release Jai Bhim had insulted Vanniyars, by countering that he and the film’s crew had no intention to insult any community. In fact, changes were made to the film immediately after a few such instances were pointed out.
Mr. Suriya said, “I am doing by best to improve the lives of fellow human beings. I have the support and love from people across India belonging to all sections of society. I have no need or intention to seek publicity by insulting anyone.”
In a statement, Mr. Suriya said that while he accepted that freedom of speech should not be used to insult any particular community, the Right to Freedom of Speech should also be protected from any attack against it.
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