Renowned filmmaker Sudha Kongara joins RD India Today to discuss her latest cinematic venture, Parasakthi, and her 26-year journey in the industry. Reflecting on the challenges of being a female director, Kongara highlights the ‘male saviour’ trope she navigated in Irudhi Suttru and expresses deep gratitude to actor Madhavan for his support during a career low. The conversation delves into the intense online harassment she faced following the release of Parasakthi, where she notes, "If you cannot kill a woman’s dreams, you character assassinate her." Kongara also addresses the rigorous 20-day censorship battle involving 25 cuts to her film, which explores the 1960s anti-Hindi imposition student movement. Despite the hurdles, she emphasizes the importance of linguistic identity, stating that mother tongue and mother are inseparable. The director also clarifies her admiration for actor Vijay, dismissing rumors of a political clash despite their films’ overlapping schedules.
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