Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal’ sparks debate over incest portrayal; Director says, “I approached the subject without judgment”
Sharan Venugopal’s 'Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal,' which recently premiered on OTT, has received acclaim for its performances and storytelling but also sparked controversy for its depiction of incest. The director defended his choice, emphasizing that such relationships exist in society. The film follows three brothers reuniting to care for their ailing mother, with a subplot involving their children causing the controversy. Despite the uproar, many viewers have praised the film for its nuanced storytelling, while others accuse it of normalizing a taboo subject.
Sharan Venugopal’s 'Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal,' which recently premiered on OTT, has received acclaim for its performances and storytelling but also sparked controversy for its depiction of incest. The director defended his choice, emphasizing that such relationships exist in society. The film follows three brothers reuniting to care for their ailing mother, with a subplot involving their children causing the controversy. Despite the uproar, many viewers have praised the film for its nuanced storytelling, while others accuse it of normalizing a taboo subject.
