Director Ranjith’s controversial statement on Kozhikode theaters sparks criticism

The program was inaugurated by MP Elaram Karim, while Pradeep Chokli was also present.

The program was inaugurated by MP Elaram Karim, while Pradeep Chokli was also present.

In a meeting of theater owners, Ranjit made a controversial statement.

Ranjeet, the president and director of Chalchitra Akademi, has courted controversy over a statement made in the meeting of the organizing committee of the Women’s Film Festival. There were protests on social media with Ranjit’s demand to withdraw the statement.

Ranjit made this remark at a meeting of theater owners. During the meeting, Ranjith jokingly mentioned that there is a need to organize a regional festival in Kozhikode as well as in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. “Sir, do you want to make milk sauce and serve it to Columbine?” Ranjeet said insulting the cinema halls of Kozhikode.

He said that Kozhikode does not have good theaters like Thiruvananthapuram. Those who attended the program said that this statement is an insult to the people of Kozhikode.

24 films by women directors will be screened on 16, 17 and 18 July at the Kairali-Sri Theatre. The Organizing Committee meeting of the 3rd International Women’s Film Festival was organized by the State Film Academy as part of the SAMAM project of the Department of Culture. , It was held at Hotel Maharani, Kozhikode.

The program was inaugurated by MP Elaram Karim, while Pradeep Chokli was also present. In the program, Chairperson of the Women’s Commission P Sathi Devi unveiled the logo.

Ranjith Balakrishnan is not only a director but also known as a screenwriter, lyricist, producer and actor. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema and made his directorial debut in 2002 with Ravanaprabhu. He has won many awards for his projects like Thirakatha and Indian Rupee. He is the current President of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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