Veteran actor-director Ranjhit, who has been a part of many famous Tamil films throughout the 90âs 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 itâs just parentsâ 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. Itâs just their concern for them; itâs not violence. Talk about spreading false information!
But this isnât the first time he has made a controversial comment. Ranjith has a history of making contentious remarks like these. He once said that âwomen who wear short clothesâ and âdance in front of everybodyâ 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 actorâs remarks. They were confused about how an actor with such a big platform should not have said such an insensitive thing. One user commented, âRanjith, youâve crossed a line. Honour killing is not love, itâs barbarism. Your words are not just ignorant, theyâre dangerous. This isnât just a âparentâs way,â itâs murder. Youâre not just wrong, youâre promoting a toxic mindset that has no place in our society.â While another said, âThis guy needs to be behind the bars saying this.â
This Statement Is So Wrong!
Ranjithâs 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. Ranjithâs remarks are not only offensive but also represent a regressive step backwards in the fight against honour-based violence and caste discrimination.