The controversial film Bad Girl, directed by Varsha Bharath and produced by Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap, has finally confirmed its release date on September 5 after several delays caused by legal battles.
With only a few days remaining for the release, the Bad Girl team is actively promoting the film through interviews, press meets, and events.
At today’s pre release event, Vetrimaaran announced that he will stop producing films under his banner, Grass Root Film Company, after the release of Bad Girl. His decision has created a huge stir.
He explained that Andrea’s Manushi, which he also produced, faced challenges with the revising committee and courts. Similarly, Bad Girl managed to secure a U/A certificate only after a tough struggle.
According to Vetrimaaran, survival as a small producer is difficult, and this has led to his decision to close his production house. This statement quickly went viral online.
Some netizens feel Vetrimaaran made a practical move, saying it is better for him to focus on his directorial work instead of producing controversial films.
However, others believe that when filmmakers like Vetrimaaran produce movies, audiences get access to rooted and original content. They argue that his exit could limit such voices.
Supporters of rooted cinema are urging Vetrimaaran to rethink his decision, as they fear bold and authentic films may never reach the big screen otherwise.
His announcement has now spread widely across social media, with people expressing mixed reactions to his step.
