Vanniyar Sangam takes Jai Bhim to court, alleges defamation, seeks punishment
3 years, 1 month ago

Vanniyar Sangam takes Jai Bhim to court, alleges defamation, seeks punishment

Hindustan Times  

Vanniyar Sangam, the parent body of the Tamil Nadu-based political party PMK, an ally of the National Democratic Alliance, has taken legal action against the makers of the Tamil-language film Jai Bhim, alleging that it portrays the Vanniyar community in bad light. Vanniyar Sangam’s president T Arulmozhi has filed a private complaint before the second judicial magistrate in Tamil Nadu’s Chidambaram district against the film’s main actor Suriya, who jointly produced the movie along with his wife Jyothika under the banner 2D Entertainment. “The accused persons’ reckless depiction of the Vanniyar community in poor light, with villainous and criminal bent of mind, has delivered an irreparable dent to the hitherto earned high reputation of the community with one deadly blow… accused film wiping out all goodwill the Vanniyar community has enjoyed so far from all other communities,” the petition filed on Tuesday said. “Accused persons have created communal issues, criminal intimidation between the people, and also provoke breach of peace by inciting violence among the people in the state of Tamil Nadu,” the petition said.

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Case filed against Suriya’s Jai Bhim in Chennai under Copyright Act for alleged story theft
2 years, 3 months ago

Case filed against Suriya’s Jai Bhim in Chennai under Copyright Act for alleged story theft

Hindustan Times  

Suriya’s critically-acclaimed film Jai Bhim has landed in legal trouble again. On Wednesday, Chennai police registered an FIR against the director and producers of the movie for allegedly stealing the film’s story. In his complaint at the Sastri Nagar police station in Chennai, Kulanjiyappan has alleged that the makers of the film used his story but did not pay him …

'Jai Bhim' Movie : Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Actor Suriya And Director Gnanavel Over Alleged Hurting Of Vanniyar Sentiments
2 years, 4 months ago

'Jai Bhim' Movie : Madras High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Actor Suriya And Director Gnanavel Over Alleged Hurting Of Vanniyar Sentiments

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday quashed criminal proceedings against cine actor Suriya and director TJ Gnanavel for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Vanniyar community in his movie Jai Bhim. The court also noted that mere reference to a name would not mean that the said name related to a particular community. The court also noted that to attract …

'Jai Bhim': Court Orders FIR Against Suriya & Team After Vanniyar Sena's Plea
2 years, 7 months ago

'Jai Bhim': Court Orders FIR Against Suriya & Team After Vanniyar Sena's Plea

The Quint  

Suriya was also previously served legal notice by the political outfit Pattali Makkal Katchi. They demanded Rs 5 crore compensation for allegedly defaming the Vanniyar community. Jai Bhim, starring Suriya in the lead, follows the story of a tribal couple- Sengeni and Rajakannu. Jai Bhim was produced by 2D Entertainment, which is owned by actor couple Suriya and Jyothika.

Threat to Suriya movie from PMK, Vanniyar Sangam
2 years, 9 months ago

Threat to Suriya movie from PMK, Vanniyar Sangam

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The students wing of the PMK and Vanniyar Sangam have reportedly threatened movie theatre owners in northern districts against the exhibiting the latest Tamil film, ‘Etharkum Thunindhavan’, featuring actor Suriya in the lead role, triggering another controversy on the eve of the movie’s release, scheduled for Thursday. With the theatre owners wringing their hands in despair fearing violence after …

Suriya Gets Police Protection as Etharkkum Thunindhavan Hits Theatres
2 years, 9 months ago

Suriya Gets Police Protection as Etharkkum Thunindhavan Hits Theatres

News 18  

Actor Suriya’s Etharkkum Thunindhavan has hit the theatres on Thursday, March 10. “On behalf of PMK and the Vanniyar Sangam, I request that actor Surya’s films not be screened in Cuddalore district until he publicly apologises to the people of the Vanniyar community for portraying Vanniyars in a derogatory and violent manner in his film Jai Bhim,” the letter read. …

Unfazed by Jai Bhim controversy, Suriya jets off to Dubai with family
3 years ago

Unfazed by Jai Bhim controversy, Suriya jets off to Dubai with family

India Today  

Suriya is currently having a whale of a time in Dubai with his wife, Jyotika, and two children, Diya and Dev. SURIYA JETS OFF TO DUBAI WITH HIS FAMILY MEMBERS Suriya thanked his fans for their overwhelming support during difficult times. Pattali Makkal Katchi and Vanniyar Sangam accused the actor and the makers of Jai Bhim of tarnishing the image …

Jai Bhim: Vanniyar Sangam Files Complaint in Court Against Suriya, Gnanavel
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim: Vanniyar Sangam Files Complaint in Court Against Suriya, Gnanavel

The Quint  

“The accused persons’ reckless depiction of the Vanniyar Community in poor light with villainy and criminal bent of mind has delivered an irreparable dent in the hitherto earned high reputation of the community with one deadly blow in accused film wiping out all good will the Vanniyar community has enjoyed so far from all other communities,” the complaint filed in …

Jai Bhim Row: Vanniyar Sangam Files Criminal Defamation Complaint Against Makers; Says Can't Insult Community Under Guise Of Free Speech
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim Row: Vanniyar Sangam Files Criminal Defamation Complaint Against Makers; Says Can't Insult Community Under Guise Of Free Speech

Live Law  

In the controversy surrounding 'Jai Bhim' movie, the President of Vanniyar Sangam has filed a defamation complaint against its makers for allegedly insulting the Vanniyars by falsely portraying their community. "The accused have deliberately got printed a calendar of the year 1995 with the symbol of Agni Kundam with the caption of "Kshatriya Kula Manadu, Villupuram" in which clearly exhibited …

Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel apologises, says wrong to drag Suriya
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel apologises, says wrong to drag Suriya

India Today  

Director TJ Gnanavel's Jai Bhim is embroiled in a controversy after Pattali Makkal Katchi alleged that certain scenes in the film tarnished the image of the Vanniyar community. JAI BHIM DIRECTOR GNANAVEL OPENS UP ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY Jai Bhim starring Suriya, Lijomol Jose and Manikandan premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video on November 2. VANNIYAR SANGAM ISSUES NOTICE TO JAI …

Jai Bhim row: Suriya thanks fans 'for standing by us' amid police protection at his Chennai house
3 years, 1 month ago

Jai Bhim row: Suriya thanks fans 'for standing by us' amid police protection at his Chennai house

India TV News  

Amid the 'Jai Bhim' row, actor Suriya has taken to social media to thank his fans for their support for the film. On Monday, the Vanniyar Sangam had issued a legal notice to actor Suriya and director TJ Gnanavel, demanding an unconditional apology from the makers of the film 'Jai Bhim' for portraying the community in a bad light. On …

'Jai Bhim' Controversy: Why are Vanniyars Offended by Actor Suriya's Film?
3 years, 1 month ago

'Jai Bhim' Controversy: Why are Vanniyars Offended by Actor Suriya's Film?

The Quint  

Jai Bhim has been considered by film critics as one of the most important socio-political Tamil movies to have come out in 2021, that unveiled the systemic injustices and cruelties that the communities marginalised by caste are subjected to in Tamil Nadu. In Jai Bhim, Rajakannu from the Irular tribe is wrongly accused of theft, arrested and beaten brutally, he …

Suriya's T Nagar house gets police protection over Jai Bhim row
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya's T Nagar house gets police protection over Jai Bhim row

India Today  

Suriya's Jai Bhim courted another controversy recently. On November 15, Vanniyar Sangam sent a legal notice to Suriya, Jyotika, director TJ Gnanavel and Amazon Prime Video for tarnishing the reputation of the Vanniyar community. Following this, armed police has been placed at Suriya's residence after the actor faced several threats over the Jai Bhim movie controversy. The notice mentioned that …

Suriya and Jyothika's 2D Entertainment Donates Rs 1 Cr for Welfare of Tamil Nadu Tribal Community
3 years, 1 month ago

Suriya and Jyothika's 2D Entertainment Donates Rs 1 Cr for Welfare of Tamil Nadu Tribal Community

News 18  

Actors Jyothika and Suriya’s 2D Entertainment, through its Agaram Foundation, has donated a sum of Rs 1 crore towards the welfare of native tribal Irulars in Tamil Nadu. A cheque for the amount was presented by Suriya and Jyothika and the 2D team to Justice Chandru and members of the Pazhangudi Irular Education Trust in the presence of Tamil Nadu …

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