Kaththi appeals to Leftists

The film’s story that revolves around exploitation of MNCs, appropriation of agricultural lands and depletion of groundwater, has won appreciation from Left groups

Actor Vijay

Kaththi , starring Vijay and directed by A.R. Murugadoss that faced the wrath of Tamil national groups has found favour with the CPI (M) and its organisations.

 Tamil national groups opposed the film on the ground that the producers, Lyca Productions, had links with relatives of Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The film’s launch witnessed protests across the State. There was also a dispute over the ownership of story of the film.

MNCs exposed

 But the film’s story that revolves against exploitation of Multinational Corporations (MNCs), appropriation of agricultural lands and depletion of groundwater, has won appreciation from Left organisations.

 The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), youth wing of the party and Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artistes Association (TNPWAA) have already organised functions and published posters in praise of the movie.

The Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam has also decided to felicitate Vijay and Mr Murugadoss, but not able to get dates from them.

 TNPWAA deputy general secretary R.T. Muthu, who is taking efforts to get the actor and the director to participate in the function, said he could not confirm their participation so far due to many reasons, including the dispute over the story.

 The positive approach from the Left parties towards the film had become a hot topic on social network and many wondered whether such a purely commercial film deserved any appreciation.

 “You cannot judge film based on a few scenes to your liking. A holistic approach is needed. How can one evaluate the first half of the film, which is a routine Tamil masala film and the hero dancing with heroine,” asks writer Gnani, adding that even Tamil national groups never questioned about the content of the film.

 “We always approach a film from the political point of view and fail to take into consideration the cultural aspects,” he said.

 DYFI State secretary R. Velmurugan justified their decision to organise felicitation functions, saying the film had conveyed the message his organisation was propagating.

 “No media bothered to attend our press briefings or our 22 days march criss-crossing the State to highlight the need to protect our natural resources and disclose details about black money,” he said.