Mangalore: Controversy over Tulu Movie Name - Now 'Rampa' Becomes 'Sompa'
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Jul 27: The controversy over the name of an upcoming Tulu comedy movie has been amicably settled, with the name being changed from 'Rampa' to 'Sompa'.
Addressing a press meet here on Friday July 27, Thamma Lakshmana on behalf of the movie cast and crew told reporters there was no scene or character in the directly or indirectly related to real-life personality Rampa or Ramappa Poojary.
"There is no such situation or scene in the movie that would directly or indirectly effect the prestige or dignity of Ramappa. There is a character in the movie who helps others in times of need, akin to lord Sri Ram. But if we keep the movie's name as 'Sri Ram', it would make it sound like a devotional movie, and as this is a comedy film, it was named 'Rampa' so as to relate to the character in a different way," he explained.
"But as Ramappa's family visited us and expressed their objection, we are changing the movie's name to 'Sompa'," he added.
Rampa (the late Kankandy J Ramappa Poojary) was a noted personality in Mangalore city. His family members had directly contacted the film production team and requested to change the movie's name, as it would harm the reputation and dignity of the man and may have hurt the sentiments of his family, friends and fans.
"We know that it is difficult for the producers to change the movie's name at the last minute. But if they incur any loss due to the change in the name, we are ready to pay a part of it," said Dinesh Anchan, Ramappa's son who represented the family.
Members of both parties, J Narayana Poojary, film producer, Geetha Hegde, and actor Arvind Bolar were present.
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