‘Reding Red’ from A Still | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
seeing red, The Tamil short film which was selected for the selection of Mami: Filmed on the iPhone initiative, facing allegations of literary theft. On Monday (May 02, 2025), writer and journalist Jayarini took it on Instagram to claim this Red watching red It is based on his story, Severly Pucharam, From his short-story collection Sanilum.
“My story has been used without my knowledge and permission and recently released in the film without proper recognition or royalty. seeing red, “ Jeeyarani wrote in his post.
Directed by Shalini Vijayakumar, Red watching red The centers of about three women who are haunted only by one ghost, which only appear to them while their family remains unknown. In the 1980s, the film mixes topics like set, patriarchy and women empowerment. The 30 -minute dark comedy drama was completely shot on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Jyarini alleged that Red watching red His story has been distorted and has been approved through a Brahminic lens. “Not only has every inch stolen, the bottom for the title (Savarli Pucharam – Red Olender Flower String), period and style, but also distorted and approved through a Brahminic lens. I was killed with a deep internal turmoil when I saw it,” he wrote.
In an interview with Hindu, Director Shalini had said that the idea for the film was born from his family. “Thoughts for Red watching red I was sprouted by being a black sheep of my family. Despite the privilege and freedom to work on my choice, many of my decisions have not been welcomed much. How my mother has influenced all this and the system, inspired me to write it, ”she said.
Talking about the representation of the characters in the film, Jyarini said, “The Ghost is a grotesk Madiser-Clade Brahmin woman. My story has changed the name of Vippadi Morkan as exercises character Chavuku Chudalai and a Brahmin has been demonstrated inside a Brahmin house.
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He said, “Brahmin women depicting a non-Brahmin exorcist are a great historical lie.” Ace director Vetri Maran has said that Shalini was mentioned for the film, which helped refine her script and guide the subjects included in the film. JEYARANI said that she has informed Vetri Maran about the issue, and her response is awaited.
The author-journalist also apologized to Shalini, saying that he was ready to take legal action against the director. “Shalini Vijaykumar should publicly apologize for stealing my story and for the emotional crisis he made. The film should be removed from all platforms. Mami Film Festival should cancel his selection of the film. I will take all the legal steps to address it.”
Published – May 02, 2025 05:41 pm IST
