Kerala BJP Councillor Alleges Plagiarism in Malayalam Films 'Dridham' and 'Bhoothakaalam'
Kerala BJP councillor and former DGP R. Sreelekha has accused the makers of Malayalam films 'Dridham' and 'Bhoothakaalam' of plagiarising stories she wrote and shared on her YouTube channel years ago. She claims 'Dridham' copied her short story 'Karinkudi Police Station' and 'Bhoothakaalam' was based on her experience-based story 'Bhootha Bhavanam'. The director of 'Dridham' denied these allegations, stating the film is unrelated to her works. Both films star actor Shane Nigam.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 82%, Right 8%). Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thestatesman— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- theassamtribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives from both the accuser, BJP councillor R. Sreelekha, and the filmmakers, including a denial from the 'Dridham' director. Coverage includes Sreelekha's political background and her affiliation with BJP, while also noting her positive remarks about actor Shane Nigam. The narrative balances the allegations with the filmmakers' responses, reflecting viewpoints from political, artistic, and legal angles.
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to slightly contentious, focusing on the plagiarism allegations and the filmmakers' rebuttal. While Sreelekha's claims introduce a critical element, the inclusion of the director's denial and the absence of sensational language maintain a balanced and factual sentiment. The coverage neither condemns nor supports either party, presenting the dispute objectively.