
Filmmaker Sudha Kongara discussed facing online harassment and character assassination following the release of her film Parasakthi, which explores the 1960s anti-Hindi imposition movement. She described receiving abusive messages amid the Parasakthi-Jananayagan clash and emphasized her belief in freedom of speech. Kongara also reflected on challenges as a female director, including a 20-day censorship process with 25 cuts, and clarified her admiration for actor Vijay despite overlapping film releases.
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