Veteran actor-director Ranjhit, who has been a part of many famous Tamil films throughout the 90’s has made a shockingly offensive comment about honor killing. On August 9, while speaking to the press post-screening of his recent directorial Kavundampalayam in Salem, the director was seen defending honour killing by saying that caste-based honour killing is not violence.
Ranjhit Defends Honour Killing
As per India Today, Tamil actor Ranjhit told the press that caste-based honour killing is not violence. He continued to justify it by saying it’s just parents’ way of showing towards their kids. The actor said that parents are the only ones who understand the suffering. He also commented that parents who prioritize their children above all else become irate and express it. It’s just their concern for them; it’s not violence. Talk about spreading false information!
But this isn’t the first time he has made a controversial comment. Ranjith has a history of making contentious remarks like these. He once said that “women who wear short clothes” and “dance in front of everybody” were inappropriate. Controversial subjects like caste-based violence and parental control over children are also covered in his film Kavundampalayalam.
Internet Reacts
The internet was shocked and furious about the actor’s remarks. They were confused about how an actor with such a big platform should not have said such an insensitive thing. One user commented, “Ranjith, you’ve crossed a line. Honour killing is not love, it’s barbarism. Your words are not just ignorant, they’re dangerous. This isn’t just a ‘parent’s way,’ it’s murder. You’re not just wrong, you’re promoting a toxic mindset that has no place in our society.” While another said, “This guy needs to be behind the bars saying this.”
This Statement Is So Wrong!
Ranjith’s defence of caste-based honour killings as a form of parental care is fundamentally flawed and deeply problematic. It reveals a dangerous disregard for human rights and personal autonomy, endorsing a patriarchal view that values social conformity over individual dignity and safety. Such statements not only perpetuate harmful stereotypes and practices but also undermine the ongoing efforts to combat caste-based violence and discrimination. In a society striving for equality and justice, it is essential to unequivocally reject any attempt to rationalize or normalize acts of violence under the guise of cultural or familial concern. Ranjith’s remarks are not only offensive but also represent a regressive step backwards in the fight against honour-based violence and caste discrimination.