Christian Brothers

Yet to be released cinema “Christian Brothers" has become a big hit by the allegation levelled by the thespian Thilakan against the makers of the film in general and the Superstars of the Malayalam film industry in particular. Thilakan is seen furious with the two film organizations and a superstar for denying him an opportunity to act in the film. His allegation that the film industry is under the control of a few, seems significant when the super stars conspicuously abscond from comments. ‘Let the dogs bark, foxes yowl, we belong to other planet’ is the attitude of super stars.

Whatever is the fight between Thilakan and his adversaries we film viewers are mainly interested in the excellence of the film. There should be no compromise in the film regarding quality and what we actually need is to see is; sixty plus superstars still cornering around cute teen girls through out the film singing and dancing. This repulsive feature is now an addiction for us and hence this request is placed before the producer of the film.

And regarding the name’ Christian Brothers’ I remember my experience about a liquor brand manufactured by a leading manufacturer in the country. They named their product as ‘Christain Brothers’ and when it was launched in the market there was an uproar from a few faithful and clergies against the misuse of the term ‘Christain”. I too shared my apprehension with my friend in the Federal bank, who is a manager now and he then enlightened me with a practical know-how. He said: “I tasted the stuff and was seen well. The clergies would soon recognize this and their agitation would subside afterward”. And that had come true later. If the film “Christian Brothers” is good, the quarrel between Thilakan and Mammootty would make no impact in Malayalam film industry.

The “Amma” should never consider to cut the Rs 2500 pension to Thilakan whatever be his approach in the present cinema row.

K A Solaman