Tamil singer Chinmayi Sripaada, known for her involvement in the Me Too movement and her bold speeches, has found herself in a new controversy with a Kollywood director.
Director Mohan G, known for Draupathi and Rudra Thandavam, is now making Draupathi 2. Chinmayi has sung the song Emkoney for the film. After Mohan G released the first single poster, netizens began criticising Chinmayi for collaborating with him.
Many pointed out that Chinmayi is seen as someone who takes a politically correct stand, while Mohan G is heavily criticised for his caste based films. This contrast triggered sharp reactions online.
Responding to the criticism, Chinmayi tweeted that she did not know the song was for Draupathi 2. She said even the music composer Ghibran was not present during the composition. She added that she would not have sung Emkoney had she known it was for Mohan G’s film.
The director felt hurt by this statement. He responded that she apologised publicly without consulting him or the producer. He also questioned the real reason behind her apology.
The issue has now grown into a major online controversy. Some users support Mohan G, arguing that Chinmayi’s claim of not knowing the film is unbelievable. They also suspect other reasons behind her apology.
Others support Chinmayi and feel the director should have ignored her statement instead of escalating it. They say his response has intensified an issue that could have been left alone.
With strong opinions from both sides, the controversy involving Chinmayi and Mohan G has become a major topic on social media. Many users continue to share their views on the matter.
