Ban on film

November 26, 2011 01:05 am | Updated 01:05 am IST

The Tamil Nadu government's decision to ban the feature film Dam 999 is an assault on the freedom of speech and expression. It is yet another reflection of an increasing tendency to shut out inconvenient views by both governments and self-styled outfits. The issues surrounding the Mullaperiyar dam are simple and straight. Tamil Nadu needs water and Kerala wants to be reassured of the dam's safety. If politicians of both States allow reason to take centre stage, a solution can easily emerge.

Manohar Alembath,

Kannur

The film is an eye-opener that exposes corruption in the construction of dams. Let us not suppress the creativity of our film directors who can compete with Hollywood professionals.

Dilip J. Nehemiah,

Nagercoil

The banning of a film attracts more viewers. Dam 999 is based on a 1975 disaster in China. Even if the film has references to the Mullaperiyar dam, banning it will not bring any tangible results to reduce the potential danger to the people of Kerala. The old and weak structure of the dam poses a grave danger. Tamil Nadu and Kerala should together initiate action to construct a new dam or repair the existing dam.

Major Mathew Oommen,

Pune

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