Vimal’s 'Paramasivan Fathima' trailer sparks controversy over bold take on religion and social conflicts

The upcoming film 'Paramasivan Fathima', directed by Isakki Karvannan, stars Vimal and Sayadevi in lead roles. The movie also features a strong supporting cast, including M.S. Bhaskar, Aruldoss, and Cool Suresh in significant roles. Music for the film has been composed by Dheepan Chakravarthy. The trailer for the film was recently unveiled on the official X pages of Naam Tamilar Katchi’s chief coordinator Seeman and Tamil Nadu BJP president, creating a buzz among audiences. The trailer introduces a compelling narrative set between two contrasting villages Subramaniyapuram, a Hindu settlement, and Yokobpuram, a Christian community. The story revolves around the love between Vimal’s character from Subramaniapuram and Sayadevi’s character from Yoko Puram. When their love faces opposition from both villages, the couple decides to elope. As the police begin investigating their disappearance, the film delves deeper into the social dynamics between the two communities, exploring themes of religious conversion, cultural differences, and inter-village conflicts. The central mystery revolves around whether the couple is eventually found and how their story unfolds.
However, the film's trailer has sparked controversy due to its bold portrayal of sensitive topics. In one scene, MS Bhaskar, playing a pastor, comments that the Subramaniyapuram villagers are aggressive and prone to violence, while the Yoko Puram villagers are described as educated and forgiving. Another scene subtly hints at a Muslim character being linked to a village conflict. Vimal's character questions the concept of forced religious conversions, saying, "You tell people to convert for money, and when they clash, it’s labeled a religious riot." In another intense moment, MS Bhaskar’s character remarks that the locals would have remained impoverished if not for colonial influence, to which Vimal responds that the colonists arrived only to exploit.
The trailer of 'Paramasivan Fathima' concludes with a powerful exchange where Bhaskar’s character is questioned about why the forgiving Yokobpuram cannot extend the same understanding to Subramaniyapuram. He responds by recalling historical religious tensions involving the establishment of a church over a Hindu deity’s shrine. This narrative thread has ignited discussions on social media, with many anticipating further debates. Director Isakki Karvannan, known for addressing complex societal issues, had earlier sparked controversy with his film 'Tamilkudimagan', which explored caste and traditional practices.