Controversy over Kuruvi lyrics!

In less than a week of its release Kuruvi audio has managed to grab attention. If not for the songs, the lyrics have sure attracted uncalled for publicity. The Mozha Mozhannu song, sung by Kay Kay and Anuradha Sriram, is in the eye of the storm for it contains the name Thillaiaadi Valliamma in its lyrics. Although no derogatory references or remarks

have been made, the mere mention of the freedom fighter’s name has drawn flak from certain sections of the society.

Valliammai, a South African Tamil woman, joined Mahatma Gandhi at the age of 16 and fought for the abolition of the Indian Poll Tax. Following the controversy, lyricist Pa. Vijay has offered unconditional apology for hurting people’s sentiments. Sources also state that the name will be removed from Mazha Mozhannu song.