Some remarks in an interview given by director Ranjith the other day were controversial. Now, if there is a complaint against him, let the government take a decision. Complainants are free to do so. Let the government look into the complaints. Ready to step down if asked by CM. Ranjith told Asianet News that the vice-chairman and secretary of the academy should say whether he is a dictator. Some remarks in an interview given by Ranjith the other day were controversial. Director Dr. Many of the chairman’s comments in this interview, including his criticisms against Biju, were controversial. Ranjith’s response came in the background of this.
The members of the academy had written to the government demanding the transfer of the director. Academy members held a parallel meeting between the International Film Festival. The meeting was held at the General Council Hall of Tagore Theatre, the main venue of the film festival, today after 1.30 pm. During the meeting, Ranjith was in the chairman’s room next door. 9 out of 15 members attended this meeting. Asianet News got the footage of this. Some members participated online. The general council members including Kuku Parameswaran, Manoj Kana, N Arun, Jobi and Mammy Century held a parallel meeting. The meeting lasted for more than an hour.