Malayalam director releases 'Vazhakku' online after spat with Tovino Thomas
Updated On: 15 May, 2024 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A day after Tovino Thomas responded to allegations made by Vazhakku director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, the latter released the film online for free
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Tovino Thomas in Vazhakku
Malayalam star Tovino Thomas`s film `Vazhakku` did multiple rounds at the festival and the makers were discussing potential release platforms for the film in India. However, things escalated between Tovino and director Sanal Kumar Saidharan over the release of the film after the director accused the actor who is also the co-producer of not showing any interest in the film`s release. After the public spat, Sasidharan went ahead and released the film online for free. Sanal publicly made allegations against the actor for not showing interest in the release of the film. Responding to the allegations, Tovino came live on Instagram to share his side of the story. The clarification video is currently available on his page. A day after Thomas dropped the video, the filmmaker released the film online for free.
`Vazhakku` was screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in 2022. The film got an overwhelming response with audience flooding into the theatre to watch it. Looking at the response, Sanal aspired for a proper theatrical release of the film. However, he claimed that Tovino was neither interested in an OTT nor a theatrical release. He said that the actor felt that the film would not get the same response it got at the festival in a theatre. When Sanal told him about bringing onboard another investor, Tovino was apprehensive. He claimed that Tovino sent him a message saying that his career would be affected, but that he would tide over it after a couple of films.
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