Ravi Teja-starrer Irumudi has got itself into some controversy after the Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Federation (APTF) apparently objected to a few scenes, that allegedly show government schools and teachers in a sort of derogatory way, that’s what they are saying.
Irumudi Controversy: APTF Points Out The Issues
APTF State President Chennupati Manjula and General Secretary Basavalingarao reportedly raised objections about a particular sequence involving a female teacher. They claimed it might create a bad image, not only for government teachers but also for the educational institutions.
The federation also said there’s a problem with using real-world identifiers in the shot. As per APTF, the name board connected to Sileru Zilla Parishad High School in Alluri Sitharama Raju district is clearly visible, while the students are shown in uniforms linked to Andhra Pradesh government schools.
APTF argued that tying a recognizable government school along with its teachers to unethical conduct can lead to a negative perception among viewers. They’ve urged the filmmakers to cut out the objectionable parts, and issue an apology to the teaching community too, because they felt the portrayal was not right.
APTF also warned that if the makers don’t react properly to their demands, there could be protests across the state. The teachers’ federation stressed, films really do shape public opinion and that there should be more sensitivity while depicting teachers and education based institutions. Period.
Meanwhile, the controversy is coming while Irumudi is still running in theaters. Reports say it has crossed the Rs 100-crore mark already. Now everyone is waiting to see how the Irumudi team, responds to the allegations, and what they decide about the scenes APTF is objecting to.
