Kamal is being disrespectful to god, complained the religious factions, even before the film was released. After the film's release, it was subject to the sharp pens of the critics. Kamal was accused of degrading Dalits and Muslims in the film.
Despite all these adverse happenings, 'Dasavataram' has been running very well globally. In Chennai, it grossed 8.55 crores in 38 days.
Coming to the Nadar controversy, in the film there's a prolonged argument between Dalit leader Vincent Boovaraghavan and a character named Vasu over sand mining. The accusation by the Nadars is that Boovaraghavan uses loathsome words to scold Vasu, thereby indicating that Nadars are projected as stealers of sand.
A group called Nadar Makkal Iyakkam has jumped into the protest with anti-'Dasavataram' posters. Let's see if the protest wins or will just fizzle out.
