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Vignesh Shivan Clarifies 'Not Normal People' Controversy
16 Apr
Summary
- Director explained comments made about influencers at a brand event.
- The viral remark was reportedly taken out of context by social media.
- His film 'Love Insurance Kompany' is performing well at the box office.
Director Vignesh Shivan has offered clarification regarding a viral controversy that recently involved him and his wife, Nayanthara. The incident occurred at an event for their sanitary napkin brand, Femi9, where an organizer's statement about attendees, allegedly stating they were "not normal people," caused backlash. Shivan explained that the comment was intended to emphasize that the attendees were influencers, not ordinary individuals. He indicated that the quote was altered online from "we are" to "they are," distorting the original meaning for increased engagement. The creator of the viral video reportedly acknowledged its high viewership and requested it remain online.
In parallel, Shivan's latest directorial project, 'Love Insurance Kompany' (LIK), is seeing box office success. The film has garnered approximately Rs 32 crore in India within its first six days of release, though it has received mixed critical reception. The movie features a narrative centered on a man's quest for love in an increasingly transactional and technology-driven world. The film's technical team includes Anirudh for music, Ravi Varman as director of photography, and Pradeep E Ragav as editor.
