Suriya’s recent release, Kanguva opened disappointing reviews from fans and critics upon its release on November 14. The film faced severe backlash from film buffs, as they felt that the fantasy drama didn't make a compelling story. Further, the negative reviews the film received led to the movie’s dull performance at the box office, with the film even struggling to hit a solid mark.
Amidst the debacle of the mega-budget film, the Tamil Film Active Producers Council recently issued a letter condemning the reviews posted by Youtubers, which is said to contribute to the poor performance of the film. Tamil Film Producers seek Ban on FDFS Reviews Highlighting the negative backlash faced by the 2024-releases such films Kanguva, Indian 2, and Vettaiyan, the association stated the misuse of social media platforms which promotes 'hate' against directors and producers under the guise of film reviews. The letter in Tamil, stated, “Our association strongly condemns the recent trend of personal attacks and incitement of violence under the guise of film reviews.
While every critic has the right to point out the strengths and weaknesses of a film, they must ensure that the criticism focuses only on the film. We strongly condemn the personal attacks on producers, directors, or actors, and the use of reviews as a platform for hatred and hostility". "Tamil Film Active Producers Council condemns tasteless movie reviews.
We also request theater owners to not allow YouTube channels to cove.