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Thudakkam dog was already named Messi, says Jude Anthany
The Labrador playing Meenu’s pet dog in Thudakkam was already named Messi, director Jude Anthany Joseph told Onmanorama. The filmmakers initially called him Harry, as stated in the script, but the dog…
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The Labrador playing Meenu’s pet dog in Thudakkam was already named Messi, director Jude Anthany Joseph told Onmanorama. The filmmakers initially called him Harry, as stated in the script, but the dog did not respond. He reacted only when called Messi, so the production kept his real name.
Jude said the name reflected the owner’s admiration for Lionel Messi and was not intended to offend football fans. He also explained that a Liverpool logo and the dog’s name were part of the characters’ identities. Shooting with the Labrador often required long waits, while his lookalike father sometimes stood in for him. Jude also praised Vismaya Mohanlal, Aashish and Bobby Kurian.
The Indian Opinion
The easy reading that the film used Messi’s name or Liverpool imagery to provoke fans is not supported by Jude’s account. Nor does a villain’s football preference turn the associated player or club into a moral target. The more useful question is whether such details serve the characters and story, rather than whether viewers approve of them. The dog’s actual response to its name is the clearest fact here, and the film itself will decide whether the choice feels natural.
Source: onmanorama.com
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