Sandeep G Warrier has strongly criticized the film ‘Pallichattambi‘, directed by Dijo Jose Antony and starring Tovino Thomas. The film, which was released on Vishu and is moving ahead with good reviews in theaters, Sandeep G Warrier criticized the film through his Facebook post. The main point raised in the criticism is that the death of the pregnant character Flori, shown in the film, has been recorded in history as one of the key events that strengthened the liberation struggle, and reducing it to a mere police failure in the film weakens the political relevance of the struggle.
“The most painful symbol of the liberation struggle was the pregnant woman named Flori, who was killed in police firing in Cheriyathura. The way the film dealt with such atrocities that took place under a democratic government is extremely strange. The portrayal that the police committed this atrocity on their own, without the knowledge of the government or the Chief Minister, EMS, is not in line with historical honesty,” he said in a Facebook post. Although cinema uses creative freedom as an art form, the post also assesses that such an approach of ‘whitewashing’ historical truths can create wrong perceptions in society. This critical post has now paved the way for discussions that honesty and a sense of responsibility are essential when making films based on history.
Now Confirmed: After weeks of speculation, the OTT release details of Pallichattambi have been announced. The film starts streaming on SonyLIV from 24 July in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, the period action drama features Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar, Shatru, Vijayaraghavan, Siddique, Baburaj, Nibraz Noushad, T. G. Ravi, Johny Antony, and a supporting ensemble.
The film, which begins by depicting the problems arising between communism and Christians due to the land reform law and the huge consequences it will have for the country, is also one that touches on historical truths. That is why Sandeep G. Warrier’s post is gaining more attention. Social media is eager to know how the filmmakers will respond to the accusation that the film has handled history in a wrong way.
