Joju George on 'Churuli' controversy: 'I was well aware of the language used'
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Actor
Joju George
recently made serious allegations against the makers of 'Churuli'. The actor accused them of a breach of trust after they allegedly released an expletive-filled version of the film on an OTT platform—contrary to what he had originally been promised.
"They told me one thing and did another"
In a conversation with On Manorama, Joju shared," The filmmakers had assured him that the version containing profane language would only be screened at select film festivals. For public release, he claims, a censored version was to be used, and he even dubbed a separate audio track for it. However, Joju says the version now streaming online is the uncut, profanity-laden one, which was sold to the OTT platform for a substantial amount.
"They told me one thing and did another," he said, expressing disappointment and emotional distress. The actor stated that it wasn't just about his professional image but also the impact it had on his personal life.
'My daughter faced bullying because of those scenes,' he shared, adding that this was the main reason he chose to speak up.
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The controversy deepened when director Lijo Jose Pellissery, in a Facebook post, referred to Joju's role as a "guest appearance" and claimed that he was paid Rs 5.9 lakh for it.
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Joju has strongly refuted this, saying that not only did he not receive any remuneration, but he also spent more days on set than what a guest role typically demands.
'Lijo has only shown a receipt. Let him show the entire agreement,' Joju challenged, suggesting that the document would reveal the full scope of his involvement and payment expectations.
Joju clarified that he remains an admirer of Lijo's work and would not have gone public with his grievances if it hadn't personally affected his family. 'I was well aware of the language used in the film—that wasn't the problem. The real issue is that I was misled, and it deeply disturbed my family.' he said.
Meanwhile, Joju George was recently seen in the Suriya starrer action flick 'Retro' directed by Karthik Subbaraj.
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