Tovino Thomas’s upcoming film ‘Nadikar Thilakam’ upsets Sivaji Ganeshan fans

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By South First Desk

31/10/2023

Director Jean Paul’s new movie titled Nadikar Thilakam was in the news recently after the lead actor of the movie, Tovino Thomas, met with an accident during the shoot.

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Now, the title of the film caused a serious problem for its makers after a complaint has been filed in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu.

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“Nadikar Thilakam” is a title that refers to yesteryear Tamil actor Sivaji Ganeshan, who had a huge fan base. Even now, his fans’ associations are prevalent in Tamil Nadu.

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Sivaji Samooganila Peravai, filed a formal complaint with the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), asking not to allow the title for the upcoming Malayalam movie.

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In the letter, Sivaji Samooganila Peravai wrote that “Nadikar Thilakam” is the title given by the fans to Sivaji Ganeshan.

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And a comedy film being made under the same name is “shocking and painful not only to the fans but also the Tamilians who love the actor”.

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In the letter, dated 24 October 2023, the fans alleged that it was a deliberate attempt by the makers of the Malayalam movie to tarnish the image of the late actor.

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Nadikar Thilakam is expected to be a comedy entertainer. Tovino Thomas earlier stated that the movie is not inspired by any real-life characters. The film has Bhavana as the female lead.

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