The well-known actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran recently found himself in conflict with a YouTube channel after it posted false information about him. He responded by expressing his displeasure on Twitter and declaring his intention to file a lawsuit against the Marunandan Malayali station for making untrue accusations. The station has said that Prithviraj had given the Enforcement Directorate a sizeable payment of 25 crores in exchange for making propaganda movies.
Statement Denouncing False Allegations and Unethical Journalism
Prithviraj fiercely refuted the accusations and denounced the evil character of such journalism in a sharply worded statement. He clarified that the claims were false, malicious, and defamatory. He admitted that concepts like “ethical journalism” no longer have any meaning in today’s society, but he insisted that spreading outright falsehoods as news should be kept to a minimum.
Actor and Director Vows to Pursue Defamation Charges
Prithviraj also declared his desire to file a lawsuit against Marunadan Malayali, the station that started propagating this bogus information. He also warned other media sites about the dangers of posting false material without checking the details. He pursued civil and criminal libel proceedings to bring this issue to its rightful conclusion.
I usually tend to ignore these because terms like “ethical journalism” are fast becoming redundant in the times we live in. But there is a limit to propagating absolute lies in the name of “news”. This is a fight I intend to see through to the end. Filing civil and criminal… pic.twitter.com/Yv6ozvd0W2
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) May 11, 2023
Prithviraj Reacts Strongly to Fake News and Reaffirms His Fight
This is the first instance in which Prithviraj has publicly responded harshly to false information. He included a commentary with his statement that reaffirmed his resolve to battle this injustice. He said he had not paid any penalties and pledged to fight this issue.
Reports and Allegations Surrounding the Penalty and Money Laundering Claims
For those ignorant of the scenario, a few reports claimed that a Mollywood, Malayalam film industry producer-actor allegedly paid the Enforcement Directorate a hefty penalty of Rs. 25 lakhs. Even Prithviraj Sukumaran was the suspect in specific reports, which charged him with money laundering and unlawful business dealings from the Middle East for making propaganda movies. Prithviraj, however, vehemently refuted these allegations.
Upcoming Films and Projects in Prithviraj’s Career
Prithviraj is focused on his forthcoming projects despite the recent turmoil. “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,” a Bollywood movie featuring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, is the project he is currently working on. In addition, he is engaged in one of his most challenging projects to date, “Aadujeevitham,” the much-anticipated Blessy film.
Finally, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s choice to sue the YouTube channel demonstrates his commitment to halting the spread of false information. He thinks that by speaking out against such unethical journalism, he can set a good example and defend his name against unfounded accusations.
