Director Rajkumar Periyasamy reacts to rumors circulating on social media about “Amaran” and his upcoming film “OM” Danush. Speculation says ‘Amaran’ underwent major reshoots at producers’ suggestion Kamal Hassan The filmmakers once again reshot several scenes for “OM.” As these claims gain traction online, Raikumar responded publicly by firmly denying the reports and condemning those spreading what he said were false narratives.
Rajkumar Periyasamy denies rumors
Rajkumar Periyasamy responded through an Instagram comment, refuting all the accusations. He wrote, “What do you gain by always setting up a false narrative? Who told you all this? No reshoots! No such correction was given by Mr. Kamal Haasan.” He further praised the veteran actor and producer for trusting his vision and said, “When he watched Amaran once during the post-production stage, he had nothing but tears and words of appreciation. As a producer, he gave me all the freedom to make the film I wanted. ” His response quickly went viral, with many fans supporting the filmmakers in responding directly to the rumors.
Director defends creative freedom and the effort behind filmmaking
Raikumar also expressed dismay at the repeated attempts to undermine the work of the filmmaker. “A director spends years making a film that he or she envisions. Most directors don’t get the credit they deserve, but when a narrative like this is pushed time and time again, it’s a sin to make it all seem pointless,” he wrote. “This is the third time I’ve seen the same statement from you, and I initially chose to ignore it, but it encouraged this behavior on your part,” he added, noting that this wasn’t the first time such reports had surfaced. He also reminded critics that remaking a movie is neither simple nor haphazard, emphasizing that it requires a lot of planning, responsibility and money.
Focus shifts back to Dhanush’s ‘OM’ after clarification
Now, with his clarification, the speculations are over and the focus has shifted to Rajkumar Periyasamy’s next project ‘OM’, in which Dhanush will star alongside Mammootty. Sai Pallavi and Srileela. The film is one of the most awaited Tamil films of the year and will be released in October. Rajkumar reiterated his belief in his work and publicly denied the rumors surrounding Amaran and OM, making it clear that misleading reports should not overshadow the efforts of the entire filmmaking team.
