Cheran's derogatory statement irks the press

The audio release function of Raman Thediya Seethai turned into an unpleasant affair when director-turned-actor chose to set his records straight. Ironically, this also turned into a tiff between Cheran and the media persons present there. Cheran reportedly told the media people that the pet name he used for actress Padmapriya in the sets of

Pokkisham was not as reported in an English daily. It seems that the pet name, when spelled in English, could mean an offensive remark. During this speech, Cheran also made a derogatory remark against the press. This irked all the media persons present at the venue who staged a walkout condemning it. However, Cheran apologized for it on stage and was seen pacifying the press people who had gathered outside.

Earlier, the audio was released by Film Producers' Coucil President Rama Narayanan and received by producer Kalaipuli S Dhanu. Others present at the function included directors, Ameer, K.S. Ravikumar, Seeman, Radhamohan, actors, Bharath, Srikanth, Prakash Raj and music director Vidyasagar.