Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel opens up about calendar controversy

The director released a detailed statement on Twitter expressing his regret over the controversy surrounding his debut film, Jai Bhim
Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel
Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel

Director TJ Gnanavel, the director of Jai Bhim, has released a detailed statement on the controversy surrounding his film. The director said that it was not his intention to target a particular community. 

On the scene featuring the Vanniyar community calendar, the director said, "The calendar was placed to reflect the times of 1995, but we never intended to target a certain community."

He added, "I empathize with anyone dismayed and hurt by the film."

Here's the statement:

Ever since it was released on Amazon Prime Video on November 2, Jai Bhim has become a topic of debate. While it has been predominantly hailed for its stand against oppression and casteism, a few sects have raised red flags against its portrayal of the Vanniyar community.

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