Abhilash Pillai and Vishnu Sasi Sankar break their silence on Murali Kunnumpurath’s viral allegations, revealing the behind-the-scenes financial reality of the Sumathi Valavu project.
Following the viral video by producer Murali Kunnumpurath, the creative team behind Sumathi Valavu has officially responded. In this high-stakes press interaction, scriptwriter Abhilash Pillai and director Vishnu Sasi Sankar, joined by Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna director Vijesh Panathur, address the serious accusations of financial fraud and professional negligence. The team provides a detailed rebuttal, claiming that the production faced hurdles not due to their actions, but due to a lack of promised funding from the producer himself.

Abhilash Pillai and Vishnu Sasi Sankar clarify the transition of the project to Gokulam Gopalan and explain the necessity of bringing in outside investors to ensure the film’s completion. They also address the emotional claims made by Murali Kunnumpurath, offering a starkly different perspective on the ₹7 crore loss and the internal dynamics of the production. This exclusive coverage by BTF Productions captures every word of this critical industry confrontation, shedding light on the complexities of filmmaking in the Malayalam industry.

Timestamp

00:00 Abhilash Pillai addresses the ongoing controversy.
​22:03 Vishnu Sasi clarifies the facts regarding Malikapuram and Sumathi Valavu.
​27:36 Vijeesh Panathur responds to accusations regarding the film Nadhikalil Sundari Yamuna.
​38:15 Abhilash Pillai presents evidence supporting his claims.
​40:34 Abhilash Pillai discusses the theater share of Sumathi Valavu and unpaid remunerations for technicians.
​44:30 Abhilash Pillai addresses rumors regarding whether Unni Mukundan directed Malikapuram.
​46:30 An analysis of Unni Mukundan’s role in the controversy.
​48:06 Abhilash Pillai accuses producer Venu Kunnappilly of sabotaging Vishnu Sasi’s Tamil directorial debut.
​54:43 Discussion on the alleged grievances Unni Mukundan holds against Abhilash Pillai.
​59:21 A rebuttal: “If Unni Mukundan directed Malikapuram, then who directed Sumathi Valavu?”
​01:01:08 “Venu Kunnappilly played ‘Godfather’ by summoning me to his residence” – Abhilash Pillai.
​01:02:14 Is Unni Mukundan seeking attention?
​01:03:24 Vishnu Sasi explains Unni Mukundan’s alleged grudge against him.
​01:06:30 Abhilash Pillai criticizes the media outlets that interviewed Murali Kunnumpuram.
​01:08:15 Official complaint filed with the FEFKA Writers’ Union.
​01:08:57 Vijeesh Panathur speaks on the current challenges he is facing.
​01:11:54 Clarification regarding Murali Kunnumpuram’s history of releasing self-harm-related videos.
​01:12:05 Disclosure of the actual budget spent on the film Sumathi Valavu.

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