Archive · 19 May 2025
Legal Dispute Over Lyrics in Santhanam’s Film
Imagine a movie coming out with a song that uses a religious phrase in a way that offends some people.
One group is upset because they feel the song is disrespectful to a religious figure, Lord Venkateswara.
They are taking action by sending legal notices, filing police complaints, and asking the movie's censor board to remove the song.
The movie's producers are being asked to remove the song.
Eventually, the movie producers agreed to mute the tune and delete certain lyrics.
A TTD board member issued a legal notice to actor Santhanam over a song in the film 'DD Next Level'.
The notice claims the song, 'Kissa 47', offends Hindu sentiments.
The song uses the phrase 'Srinivasa Govinda' from a devotional hymn.
A PIL was filed in Madras High Court seeking to revoke the censor certificate.
The producers decided to mute parts of the tune and delete lyrics after a court hearing.
- Who
- The controversy involves actor Santhanam, the producers of his film 'DD Next Level,' TTD board member G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, and the Madras High Court.
- What
- A legal notice was issued against actor Santhanam for a song in his film 'DD Next Level', with concerns over lyrics perceived as offensive to Hindu sentiments.
- When
- Legal issues began on May 14 and 15, 2025, before the movie's planned May 16 release.
- Where
- The legal actions are taking place in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- The controversy is due to a song in the movie using a devotional hymn in a way that some find offensive.
Religious Groups & Individuals
Actor & Producers
Actions Taken
Religious Groups & Individuals
Some are seeking legal action against the actor and producers due to the use of a devotional hymn in a disrespectful manner.
Actor & Producers
The producers of the movie decided to mute the objectionable tune and delete parts of the lyrics.
Movie Release
Religious Groups & Individuals
Some wish to delay the release or censor it due to the lyrics.
Actor & Producers
The movie was slated for release and there may be financial implications involved.
- Actor
- N. Santhanam
- Movie Title
- 'DD Next Level'
- Controversial Song
- 'Kissa 47'
- Deity Referenced
- Lord Venkateswara
- Court Involved
- Madras High Court
- Planned Movie Release
- May 16, 2025
