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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gopi Nainar reacts to allegations from former assistant: Rajkamal claims unpaid salaries and harassment by director
Director Gopi Nainar , after 'Aram,' was directing the film 'Karuppar Nagaram.' The film is yet to be released due to some technical and distribution issues. After that, he completed directing the film 'Manushi' with Andrea Jeremiah as the heroine. However, this film too has been stuck in release due to protests from the Censor Board. Rajkamal alleges Gopi Nainar withheld salaries In this context, Gopi Nainar's former assistant director, Rajkamal, has made various shocking allegations against him. Speaking to the media, Rajkamal said, "I joined Gopi Nainar as an assistant director in 2018. I worked on the film 'Karuppar Nagaram.' Even after three years, I and the other four people have not received their salaries. If I asked questions, he made false promises, saying that he would give me a chance to act and that he would pay for my wedding," he alleged. Furthermore, he stated that Gopi Nainar had no role in his caste-defying marriage. Rajkamal claims Gopi Nainar's associates harassed him Rajkamal further said, 'When Gopi Nainar was the district secretary of the VVIP party, I joined and later received threats from him for belittling the party. His group also caused problems in my personal life. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find your most suitable hearing aid Amplifon Book Now Undo I live with the pain of being beaten, threatened, and imprisoned on false charges," he said. He also alleged that even at a peace meeting, people with criminal backgrounds were brought in and attacked. Gopi Nainar dismisses the accusations Responding to such complaints, Gopi Nainar said to Nakkheeran, "I have also filed a defamation case against him. The things he says should be said in court, not in front of the media. I have directed two films, 'Manushi' and 'Kaalani,' and no assistant director has complained like this one. Even in the meeting chaired by the AC, he did not answer any questions. It is not true that I was threatened in the video. This is an attempt against me," he said, confirming his stance.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gopi Nainar faces serious allegations: Former assistant Rajkamal claims unpaid salary and intimidation—legal action looms over
The allegations leveled against director Gopi Nayinar by his former assistant director Rajkamal have currently created a stir in the film industry. Director Gopi Nayinar, who raised social awareness with the film 'Aram,' later tried to direct the film 'Karuppar Nagaram.' But since that film was shelved, he has completed directing the film 'Manushi,' starring Andrea, produced by Vetri Maran. This politically charged film with a feminist slant is currently awaiting censorship certification, and as a result, the film has not been released yet. Former associate Rajkamal accuses Gopi Nainar Gopi Nainar, who is actively involved in social and political activities beyond cinema, has participated in some protests and recorded social welfare comments. However, a former assistant director named Rajkamal has now addressed the media at the Chennai Press Club, as he went there to make several serious allegations against Gopi Nainar. "I was not paid any salary even though I was an assistant to Gopi Nayinar for four years," he said, as reported by Dinamalar. Rajkamal lists problems caused by Gopi Nainar Not only that, "He didn't help me even during my wedding. When this matter was discussed with many people, Gopi Nainar said, 'You are ruining my name.'" He even tried to obstruct the work I was doing in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Nadu through interference. For this, Thol Thirumavalavan himself directly reprimanded Gopi Nainar. But he kept trying to isolate me from society. We had to leave the village and move to the city, saying that if we talked to our relatives in the village, we would be fined," he said. Rajkamal decides to move legally Similarly, Rajkamal has said that he has also intimidated several assistant directors with rowdies, and now he has come to the point of filing a case against Gopi Nainar because he and his family need protection. We will face everything legally,' he concluded.
