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Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 song promo criticised over Malayalam pronunciation
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 song promo criticised over Malayalam pronunciation
A 32-second promo of the song 'Ala Bolelo' from the upcoming film 'Jailer 2' has drawn criticism for incorrect Malayalam pronunciation. The promo, featuring Rajinikanth and Shamna Kasim, was released recently, with…
A 32-second promo of the song 'Ala Bolelo' from the upcoming film 'Jailer 2' has drawn criticism for incorrect Malayalam pronunciation. The promo, featuring Rajinikanth and Shamna Kasim, was released recently, with the full song scheduled for release on Wednesday.
Fans and language activists pointed out that Rajinikanth's delivery of Malayalam lines in the promo contains pronunciation errors, which they called 'really irritating'. The criticism has been widespread on social media, with many questioning the filmmakers' attention to linguistic accuracy.
The makers of 'Jailer 2' have not yet responded to the controversy. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, is one of the most anticipated Tamil releases. The full song release tomorrow is expected to clarify whether the pronunciation issues will be addressed.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Rajinikanth has faced similar pronunciation flak before, notably for Tamil dialogues in 'Lingaa' and 'Kabali', where his accent was criticised by purists. The issue here is that Malayalam has distinct phonemes absent in Tamil, making it harder for non-native speakers to master. For a pan-South Indian star like Rajinikanth, whose fanbase spans Kerala, such lapses can dent his appeal in that market. The song's release tomorrow will test if the team rushes a fix or lets the promo stand.
Key point: the box office of 'Jailer 2' depends heavily on Kerala collections, where the film is releasing in Malayalam. If the backlash grows, it could affect advance bookings.
Source: ndtv.com
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