The recently premiered Tamil film “Amaran,” featuring popular actors Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has unwittingly sparked a controversy. An engineering student, Vageeshan, lodged a police complaint after realizing that his personal phone number was used in the film, attributed as Sai Pallavi’s character’s contact number. This unexpected exposure led to a torrent of unwelcome calls and messages from strangers, severely disrupting Vageeshan’s studies and sleep, and causing significant distress. The student has reportedly demanded a hefty compensation of ₹1.1 crore for the troubles caused, although the filmmakers have not released any official statements addressing the issue as of yet.

Released during the festive season of Diwali, “Amaran” delves into the life and sacrifices of Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army martyr. Sivakarthikeyan brings the character of Mukund to life, with Sai Pallavi playing the role of his wife, Rebecca Varghese. Directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, the film is a production of Kamal Haasan’s prestigious Raaj Kamal Films International banner.

Despite the controversy, “Amaran” has been a commercial success, raking in over ₹300 crore worldwide. This achievement underscores both the film’s draw and the star power of its leading cast. However, the ongoing dispute regarding the personal phone number of Vageeshan certainly adds an unexpected twist to the film’s narrative outside the cinema halls. This incident accentuates the need for stricter scrutiny and sensitivity during the filmmaking process, especially when using real-life elements like phone numbers to avoid such personal invasions and legal complications. As audiences continue to flock to see “Amaran,” the outcome of Vageeshan’s complaint remains to be seen, and whether or not it will impact the film’s ongoing success.