Why jyothika did not attend

I don't think I can say all that I saw. So a request — I have said this in Raatchasi too, Gowtham has said — that you are donating a lot of money to temples, painting it and maintaining it, donating to the temple hundi. Please put the same amount into buildings, schools, hospitals.

It's very important. I felt very bad. I didn't go to the temple after seeing the hospital. I think hospitals are as important, schools are as important, so let's donate to them also. I somehow feel that I should have done better," he added. You are done with it and you want to move on to the next one, something which is more fresh and exciting.

Hindi is not easy for me. Speaking in another language has not been easy. It was released to coincide with Independence Day. Over the top? But is it in line with the hero-centric promos we've seen for unapologetic male star vehicles?

Most teasers, first look posters, and even trailers of mainstream cinema hardly feature women. Why would they when they are superfluous in the actual film? Moreover, mainstream films typically revolve around the hero fighting oppression, corruption and saving damsels in distress. If we're to apply the 'hypocrisy much? If actors were to only play roles that suit their real life ideologies, policies, and actions, there wouldn't be very many films revolving around the upright hero at all.

Why are we so willing to suspend disbelief and buy into the fantasies sold by a male star but so critical when a female actor does the same?

Jyothika was known mostly for playing "bubbly" roles when she was at the peak of her career. There were some exceptions like Mozhi and Khaaka Khaaka , but she sort of strengthened the template for the alarming "loosu ponnu" heroine who has become Tamil cinema's staple. The film was about a woman who decides to carve out her own career path, after losing her identity in the years she had given to home and family. Although some critics found the film to be melodramatic, it struck a chord with the female audiences and went on to do decent business.

For Jyothika, this isn't the only controversy she has faced lately. A few days ago, a video of Jyothika's speech at an awards show received flak from religious groups. In the video, Jyothika says while she was shooting for the film "Raatchasi", she visited a famous temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

She spoke highly about the temple, saying it looked like a palace. Next day, when she was shooting in a hospital in the same city, she noticed how badly maintained it was. She went on to request people to donate to hospitals the same way they donate to temples, as hospitals are more important for people to survive.

Ra Saravanan, who is directing her upcoming film that also stars Sasikumar, said that during her shoot in Thanjavur, Jyothika saw women in unhygienic maternity wards in the hospital, which affected her. The filmmaker added that the intention of Jyothika's comment wasn't to hurt anybody. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views!