Poll: On director Myskkin's 'rape' comment

July 18, 2018 04:59 pm | Updated February 26, 2019 12:05 am IST

At a recent film function, director Mysskin said that 'if he were a girl, he would've raped Mammootty'. The comment has unleashed controversy over Mysskin's apparent normalisation of rape. Do you think the Tamil film industry is sensitive about rape and its portrayal in films?
  • Yes
  • No. The industry does not understand consent
  • There is a better understanding among some directors and actors
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