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Viral song from Bougainvillea gets into trouble, Bougainvillea, Amal Neerad, Shuthi song, Christians, controversy, Malayalam film

Kochi: A formal complaint has been lodged against the song 'Sthuthi' from the upcoming Malayalam film 'Bougainvillea' directed by Amal Neerad. The complaint, filed by Tony Chittilappilly, secretary of the Syro-Malabar Sabha Almaya, to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Central Board of Film Certification, alleges that the song distorts the Christian faith and is offensive to the community.

Chittilappilly claimed that Amal Neerad's previous films had similarly insulted Christian values. He stressed that the song's lyrics and images were derogatory and portrayed Christian symbols as representations of evil forces. He questioned whether similar depictions would be tolerated by other religions.

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“Amal Neerad has previously released films that have similarly insulted Christian beliefs and there has been no response to these concerns. This latest incident is a grave insult to the Christian community. The song's lyrics and images are disrespectful and intentionally undermine the beliefs and “taking sacred images of Christians and turning them into representations of evil forces,” Chittilappilly claimed.

He asked whether similar depictions of other religions would be tolerated.

Despite the controversy, the promo song quickly gained popularity, garnering over a million views shortly after its release.

The promo song 'Stuthi' features Sushin Shyam alongside Kunchako Boban and Jyothirmayi. Its vibrant energy, dynamic beats and captivating choreography have quickly made it a social media sensation and earned it a spot on YouTube's trending list. With 'Bougainvillea' being Amal Neerad's next directorial venture after the blockbuster success of 'Bheeshmaparvam', the excitement and expectations are rising.

Composed by Sushin Shyam with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar, 'Stuthi' is a refreshingly unique song compared to Sushin's recent releases. The title, sung by Mary Ann Alexander and Sushin herself, was very well received by the audience. Kunchako Boban and Jyothirmayi's electrifying dance moves are a standout feature and further add to the appeal of the song. The film's official poster, which features Fahadh Faasil, Kunchako Boban and Jyothirmayi in eye-catching avatars, has already created a stir. The character posters, decorated in bold red and black, went viral after their release. The release of the promo song created widespread discussion and excitement across all social media platforms, with shares and discussions multiplying rapidly. Sony Music is on board as the film's official music partner.