Hunters in reels and real

Trying to dig the Vettayyan, with a reflection on social services and political irony.

Vettayyan, like several recent movies, shines a light on the commercialization of essential social services, particularly education. The film critiques how the education system is being burdened with unnecessary apps and information overload, creating chaos for students. This chaos leads to a range of social problems, from brain drain and overwhelming competition to student loans, suicides, and a marginalization of those already struggling with social inequality. As a result, crime increases, and ironically, the system appears to protect the criminals rather than the victims.

The casting of legendary actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth in the lead roles adds an ironic twist. Despite playing heroes on screen, these actors have, at times, aligned with real-life political figures linked to the very issues their films seek to criticize. This blurring of the line between reel and real life raises questions about the sincerity of their portrayals and the messages conveyed in such films.

The movie also touches on the troubling trend of encounter killings in India, where criminals are sometimes eliminated under the guise of justice. This form of violence, along with the rise of vigilante groups, has been seen in incidents like the Gujarat and Muzaffarnagar riots, as well as in states ruled by the BJP. In these cases, police often remain silent, and those responsible for heinous crimes like rape and murder are celebrated. It reflects a growing culture where criminals are garlanded and terrorists find seats in parliament, while the core issues of Hindutva and its divisive propaganda are left unchallenged.

The film argues that Hindutva’s agenda of hatred and defamation has distracted the public from more pressing concerns. Movies, even those that attempt to address these issues, often fall short of delivering real justice. A rare exception is Jana Gana Mana, which dared to portray the true face of Hindutva-inspired terror.

In conclusion, Vettayyan suggests that if India could move beyond the divisive politics of Hindutva, there would be room for true progress and growth. Without the communal and polarized backdrop, the public might finally hold political leaders accountable for corruption and i

njustice.

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അവന്‍ അങ്ങനെ നടക്കവേ അനീതി കാണുകയുണ്ടായി. ഉടനെ അവന്‍ മുന്നോട്ടു നീങ്ങി.. ചില വാതിലുകള്‍ മുട്ടി. അപ്പോള്‍ അവരുടെ ചോദ്യം - അത് അനീതിയാണെന്ന് നിനക്കെങ്ങിനെ അറിയാം. എന്റെ ദൈവം എന്നെ പഠിപ്പിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ടെന്നു അവന്‍ മറുപടി പറഞ്ഞു. എല്ലാവരും അവനെ കളിയാക്കി. അവന്റെ വേഷത്തെയും വിശ്വാസത്തേയും അവര്‍ പുച്ചിച്ചു. എന്നിട്ട് അവര്‍ അതിനെ ന്യായീകരിക്കുകയും ഇവിടെ നീതി നടക്കുന്നുവെന്നു എഴുതിപിടിപ്പിക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു..! അവനു ബോധ്യമായി താന്‍ മുട്ടിയ വാതിലുകലോന്നും തന്നെ തന്നെ അന്ഗീകരിക്കില്ലായെന്നു. ഒടുവില്‍ അവന്‍ സ്വയം പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. ജനങ്ങളില്‍ പല പക്ഷക്കാരുണ്ടായി. നീതിക്ക് വേണ്ടിയിറങ്ങാന്‍ ചിലര്‍ ധൈര്യം കാണിച്ചു. ചിലര്‍ പരോക്ഷമായും. ചിലരാകട്ടെ അനീതിക്ക് വേണ്ടി കൊപ്പുകള്‍ കൂട്ടി കൊണ്ടേയിരുന്നു. അവര്‍ അനീതിയെ ന്യായീകരിക്കുവാന്‍ ശ്രമിച്ചു. അവന്‍ താന്‍ കണ്ട സത്യം ഉച്ചത്തില്‍ വിളിച്ചു പറഞ്ഞു. അനീതിയുടെ വക്താക്കള്‍ അത് കേട്ടതായി ഭാവിച്ചില്ല. പക്ഷെ അനുഭവങ്ങള്‍ ചിലത് അന്ഗീകരിപ്പിക്കുക തന്നെ ചെയ്തു. പക്ഷക്കാരില്‍ നിന്നും നീതിയുടെ പക്ഷത്തേക്ക് അല്പം ഒഴുക്കുമുണ്ടായി. അനീതിക്കാര്‍ ഇവരെ തീവ്രവാദികളും ന...

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