Dissecting gory scenes - extreme violence in South Films

South Films are showing extreme violence and many are wondering why so much violence in their films. Films like Chiranjeevi's Indra, Bholaa Shankar, Godfather, Acharya, Balakrishna's Simha, Akhanda, Veera Simha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari, Rajinikanth's films like Jailer, Vettaiyan, Vijay Sethupati's Maharaja, Dhanush's Raayan, Kamal Haaasan's Vikram, Rajamouli's RRR, Baahubali, NTR's Devara,Yash's KGF used extreme violence to justify punishing the criminals. Not to be left behind is Allu Arjun's Pushpa The Rule.

Producer Lagadapati Sridhar says “While Vijay Sethupathi goes on a killing spree and chops off hands and legs in his last release ‘Maharaja’ to avenge the rape of his daughter, and Dhanush in ‘Raayan’ also showcased his fiery side and brutally decimates his rivals”

Director Teja shares "While superstar Rajinikanth beheads a thug in “Jailer’ for making comments against his daughter-in-law, while megastar Chiranjeevi does a similar act in “Bhola Shankar’ during a deadly fight on a cruise before the interval. Followed by lover boy-turned-action hero Dulquer Salmaan who pierces a knife into a thug’s heart and tells him that he is performing cardiac surgery without any remorse. “These are truly inhuman acts and we shouldn’t encourage extreme violence in movies,”

Teja continues "“Despite being a big action star, Rajinikanth avoided too much gore and violence. Hence, it was a bit shocking to watch Rajinikanth sever the head of a thug in “Jailer. No doubt, heroic acts are turning serious and unhealthy,”

He adds “Telugu films based on Rayalaseema faction boasted of more violence in comparison to other films. A variety of weapons were used to chop off heads, arms, and legs which spread a wrong message in society as they are billed to be real-life stories,”

Lagadapati Sridhar on whether KGF inspired filmmakers to increase the violence dose, says “I think we should not blame one film ‘KGF’ for growing violence in films in the south. For instance, Hollywood films are also loaded with action sequences but they are well choreographed and stylishly captured so they look good on screen. But our filmmakers lack that finesse,”

He continues “Few directors have to think about showcasing heroism in newer ways, rather than just trying to outdo each other by bringing more fighters and increasing unnecessary bloodshed and crossing all the limits,”