The row arose following the Backward Classes (BC) Commission submitting a complaint with the Cyberabad Police Commissioner. That the newly launched film, Complaint Against Odela 2 Content. Odela 2 carries objectionable content regarding the Pichaguntla caste. The commission has sought an instant action and removal of the objectionable material from the releases of the film.
Use of caste name infuriates
The offending scenes, according to the BC Commission, are about the reference of the name “Pichaguntla Kulam” in a marriage scene, wherein there is an argument about a gift of Rs. 116 with the signature of the sarpanch. One P. Mallesh from the Pichaguntla caste brought it to the commission’s notice on Friday and complained. He felt the use of such references was objectionable and discriminatory.
BC Commission Action
When the complaint was received, BC Commission addressed a letter to the Cyberabad Police Commissioner calling for a decent investigation and action against the director. Writer and actors of the film who were responsible for creating the objectionable content. The Commission also condemned the Film Censor Board for certifying the film without deleting the objectionable scenes.
Calls for instant deletions
Since the film is already playing on the screens in cinemas, the BC Commission has also asked for objectionable words. And also the references to be cut from future screenings. To further aggravate the situation, the Commission has also forwarded a copy of its letter to the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) and asked for immediate and necessary action.
In response to the scandal, Rahul Gawlikar, Regional Censor Board Officer, assured that the offending scenes would be edited out of the film. This was said at a time when the Regional Censor Board itself had recommended cuts so that such content is not offending or discriminatory to any group.
The Odela 2 incidents point to the need for cultural responsibility and sensitivity in film production. When the scandal emerges, investigations show that while regulatory agencies and filmmakers bear a crucial responsibility to secure respect for diversity and integrity.
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