15-05-2025
DD Next Level makers remove song lines after legal controversy
Filmmaker and actor Santhanam's upcoming movie 'DD Next Level' has edited out controversial lines from the song 'Kissa 47' after they sparked legal trouble. The lyrics 'Govinda hari Govinda. Parking Kas'u Govinda, Popcorn Tax'u Govinda, Heroine Nadippu Govinda, and Fans Oda Nelama Govinda' drew backlash from the government, prompting the makers to make the necessary notice mentioned that the song deeply hurts religious sentiments. The film has also obtained a certificate after censoring, clearing its way for the film got into legal trouble after Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board member and BJP leader Bhanuprakash Reddy served a defamation notice to Santhanam and Telugu production house Niharika Entertainments. He demanded Rs100 crore in compensation if the controversial lines weren't removed from the song.
Jana Sena Party in-charge Kiran Royal met Tamil Nadu leader of opposition Edappadi Palaniswami, urging him to talk about the issue. It's worth noting that Santhanam shares a long-standing friendship with Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, having collaborated on films like 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi', 'Nanbenda', and 'Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal'.'DD Next Level' is a horror comedy film scheduled for its release on May 16 starring Santhanam, Gautam Vasudev Menon, Geethika Tiwary, and SelvaraghavanMust Watch
