Fahadh Faasil, the talented actor who portrayed the character of Rathnavelu in the movie “Mamannan,” has found himself entangled in a social media controversy. The film, which was released on OTT platforms on July 27th, gained significant popularity, trending at number 1 in India. However, the team behind “Mamannan” is not celebrating this achievement, and the cause of concern is Fahadh Faasil’s role as Rathnavelu, a caste fanatic politician in the movie.

Despite being portrayed as the antagonist in the film’s storyline, netizens took to social media to create meme videos depicting Rathnavelu as a hero. This unexpected portrayal of the character started a trend where videos were edited and released with songs praising different castes, contributing to the trending of Rathnavelu on various social media platforms.

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The trend, though condemned by political leaders, continued to gain momentum. Adding fuel to the fire, Fahadh Faasil himself posted Rathnavelu’s character photos as his Cover Picture recently. Fans were elated to see the actor embracing his role and responded by creating more videos.

However, things took a turn when Fahadh Faasil became aware that some fans were portraying his character as a caste leader. In response to the controversial trend, he decided to take action and promptly removed the cover photo from his Facebook page. The reason behind his decision remains unclear, as it is yet to be determined whether he deleted it on his own volition or if the movie’s crew asked him to do so.

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“Mamannan” garnered attention and praise for its compelling storyline and Fahadh Faasil’s exceptional portrayal of the character Rathnavelu. The movie, which initially had a theatrical release, gained a new wave of viewers when it arrived on the popular OTT platform Netflix. However, the unintended glorification of Rathnavelu as a hero in the meme videos has caused discomfort among the movie’s team.

The controversy surrounding the portrayal of Rathnavelu highlights the impact of social media and the potential consequences of reinterpreting characters in a way that deviates from their intended representation. As the film continues to attract attention, the focus on the character’s role and the subsequent trending on social media underscore the influence that netizens wield in shaping public perception and discussions.

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With Fahadh Faasil taking steps to distance himself from the controversial trend by removing his Facebook cover photo, the hope is that the issue will subside. However, it remains to be seen whether the meme videos and trending on social media will continue to persist or whether fans will respect the actor’s decision and discontinue their portrayal of Rathnavelu as a caste leader.

Here’s the Fahadh Faasil reaction below:

As the controversy unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the complexities of storytelling and character portrayal in the digital age, where social media can amplify and reshape narratives in unexpected ways. As Fahadh Faasil and the team behind “Mamannan” navigate this situation, the film’s impact and message are likely to be at the forefront of discussions among movie enthusiasts and social media users alike.

Here is some of reactions below:

Recently renowned director Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for his critically acclaimed works like “Kaithi” and “Master” watched the film. He took to his Twitter page to share his thoughts on “Mamannan.” In his tweet, Lokesh Kanagaraj expressed his delayed admiration for the film, stating, “I know I’m late to the party but #Maamannan was such a great watch! Fantabulous work by all the departments, scores throughout! Still reeling in from the film! ❤️ A very hearty congratulations to @Udhaystalin sir @mari_selvaraj brother @arrahman sir #Vadivelu sir @KeerthyOfficial #FahadhFaasil sir and the entire team! More power to the entire cast and crew of #Maamannan 🔥🔥”

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