Thiruvananthapuram, March 1: Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, acknowledged on Saturday that while cinema could play a role in influencing violent behavior, it should not be blamed as the root cause. The minister emphasized that films should be understood deeply rather than merely watched for entertainment.
Responding to questions about the impact of movies on rising instances of violence in society, Gopi, who is also a prominent actor, explained that violence depicted in cinema cannot simply be banned or curtailed. Instead, viewers must grasp the intended message behind such portrayals.
The minister’s comments followed criticism by senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala earlier this week, who accused Malayalam action movies such as RDX and Marco of significantly influencing youngsters toward violent behavior.
A Nation Must Protect Its Youth, Says Gopi
Minister Gopi further highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding the youth, calling each child born into the nation an asset. He stressed the need for joint efforts from political parties, government bodies, and the public to ensure the physical and mental well-being of children.His statement was a poignant reference to the tragic death of Muhammed Shahabas, a 16-year-old schoolboy who succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent altercation among students near a private tuition center in Kozhikode. Shahabas passed away around 1 am on Saturday at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital, where he had been receiving intensive care.
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