Rameez pulls back from ‘Variyamkunnan’ for now…but cinema will go forward

Variyamkunnan to be directed by Asiq Abu with Prithviraj in the lead is already a controversial topic. The stand taken by the film’s script-writer Rameez Muhammad has also been widely debated. Now the director has come up with a Facebook post about this.

FB post (translation):

“Personally, I don’t agree with Rameez’ political view. He may also agree with mine. I have been in discussion with another director regarding the making of Variyamkunnan.

Rameez was also part of this venture from the beginning. Just three or four months ago, I came to know him as a person who have done research works for this film.

I have asked his explanation regarding the allegations against him and he had confessed to his mistake in certain things. He also made a public apology on his Facebook page.

As aspersions have been cast on his good intentions, Rameez should explain his stand personally to society. Rameez has the responsibility to convince society and the crew of his credibility. Rameez has informed me that till then he will keep away from the position of the script writer of Variyamkunnan. Cinema will go forward.

Asiq Abu