'Pahalgam': Why are Mohanlal fans upset about Major Ravi collab?
What's the story
Filmmaker Major Ravi's upcoming project Pahalgam, reportedly based on Operation Sindoor, has sparked a major controversy online. The hashtag #BoycottMajorRavi is trending on X (formerly Twitter), with fans of actor Mohanlal leading the charge. Many are urging the actor to not work with Ravi again, citing his "shallow" storytelling and past criticism of the superstar's films.
Fan backlash
Fans are lashing out at Mohanlal
Social media platforms are filled with angry comments from fans. One user said, "Mohanlal, you've built a fuckin' legacy that stands unmatched. don't let it be draggged down by people like this." Another post read, "Serving an absolute sh..t in a winning streak the last three times, and the audacity to praise himself that he did everything good for Mohanlal."
Fan sentiments
'We were with you at all your ups and downs'
Another fan added, "We were with you at all your ups and downs, but Laletta, sorry to say that we will not be the same if you are doing a movie with that backstabber who even mocked us and the entire Empuraan team." So, why are Mohanlal fans so against a collaboration with Ravi?
Controversial remarks
What's the backstory?
One of the major reasons for the animosity between Mohanlal fans and Ravi can be traced back to Ravi's comments on Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran's Empuraan. Initially, Ravi praised its technical brilliance but later criticized it, which upset fans. At that time, Empuraan was being branded "anti-national." He also claimed that Mohanlal hadn't even watched Empuraan, something many fans saw as an attempt to "cash in" on the controversial situation while avoiding direct conflict with Mohanlal's camp.
Film production
Everything to know about 'Pahalgam'
Despite the backlash, the team behind Pahalgam is committed to telling the story. The film, produced by Ravi and Anoop Mohan under Presidential Movies International Private Limited, aims for a pan-Indian release in multiple languages. Cinematography will be handled by S Thirunavukkarasu and music composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar. Ravi's last film with Mohanlal was 2017's 1971: Beyond Borders, a flop.