Sathyaraj on specific unfavorable movie reviews: Personal dislike shouldn't be reflected in reviews

 Actor Sathyaraj has spoken out about the persistent problem of movie critics and their targeted critical opinions. The seasoned performer stated in a recent interview with the media that while it is a reviewer's responsibility and right to express their thoughts on movies, they shouldn't be hateful. "It is the duty and the right of a reviewer/journalist to share their review on a film," Sathyaraj said in reference to the unfavorable reviews for Suriya's most recent film, Kanguva. However, occasionally there is an overemphasis on a movie's flaws, and this is seen in more contemporary films.

"There is a difference between sharing your likes and dislikes about a film and spreading targeted hatred. I feel that is wrong. Views about a film is personal and there is no objection about it. But reviews should not reflect personal hate because we actors get money for a film and the producers fund a film. You can't hate a film because you don't like our personal life. This is condemnable," he added. It was only a few days back that the Tamil Film Active Producers Association demanded a ban on public/fan reviews for all the first shows in theatre premises.

This news came days after producer G Dhananjeyan posted a lengthy message on his X handle saying that he has seen every movie in theaters for the past forty years and that he would like to thank the filmmakers on social media if he enjoyed a film, and he feels bad for the team and the losses they suffer if he didn't. He went on to say that he "wishes and prays" that viewers will keep within their "limits" when voicing their opinions and see the difference between constructive criticism and inciting hatred toward a movie.