Viral Malayali song courts row, Muslims say it ‘hurts feelings’

Suresh Dharur

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Tribune News Service

Hyderabad, February 14

A song from the upcoming Malayalam film “Oru Adaar Love” has courted controversy with a police complaint being registered in Hyderabad today for hurting religious sentiments.

Muslim youths from Falaknuma area in the old city filed a complaint with the local police, alleging that the lyrics of the song were blasphemous as there was a mention of Prophet Mohammad. The police filed a case against the movie-makers. “We are investigating the case. Appropriate action will be taken as per the facts and provisions of law,” Deputy Commissioner of Police V Satyanarayana said.

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Ever since the release of the teaser a few days ago, the song, featuring Malayalam actor and model Priya Prakash Varrier (18), has gone viral on the social media, garnering more than 4.8 million views on YouTube within three days. Varrier has become an overnight sensation, transcending the language barrier, and has been trending on all social media platforms.

Movie director Omar Lulu clarified: “A popular song in the Malabar area of Kerala, it is sung at wedding ceremonies.There is nothing against Prophet Mohammad in the song.”

However, the complainants demanded a ban on the song. They attached a copy of the original song and its English translation along with the complaint filed at the Falaknuma police station.