Life is not just to amass riches. There are many noble aspects to it. It must be borne in mind by all, be they seasoned directors or iconic actors in the big screen. Dismantling our society which is devoid of any values, us not a good thing to do and marketing movies on the basis of hype and super hype unprecedented.
Today, violence is on the increase everywhere, at home, at work and in every domain of society for reasons varied. And it is even being glorified by our political leaders and the silent religious leaders, the so-called flag bearers of our society which is claimed to have a great culture.
Even otherwise, the very foundation of our society is being shaken due to the break up of families, erosion of eternal values (SANATHANA DHARMA), and the disturbing trend of aping the worst of the Western Culture.
As we are living in a society which comprises infants, children, women and the most silent senile elderly. the majority being peace loving people, taking movies with a hidden agenda of making profit alone is certainly disgusting, to use a refined word. Since the artistes involved in taking movies are expected to have some sense of social commitment, making money alone should not be the objective as life is transient. This highly despising attitude should be looked down upon, however prominent they are, whose priority is just to be rich in this fast revolving and rotation earth. Oh, what a fallacy!
The depiction of violence in certain movies, such as MARCO & EMPURAN, has raised concerns about its potential impact on youngsters. These Malayalam films, known for their graphic but brute violence, can have a profound influence on young minds, the hope of the morrow. Exposure to such content can definitely desensitize youngsters to violence, making it seem acceptable and even glorified. Today, when family intimacy is on the decline, sowing seeds of violence in growing buds must be welcome with the deserving contempt.
Many researches have already established that repeated exposure to violent media can increase aggression & decrease empathy in individuals, be they ill-educated or well-taught. Youngsters, in particular, are vulnerable to this influence due to their impressionable and impulsive nature.
Moreover, the glorification of violence in movies can also create a sense of excitement & thrill-seeking, leading many youngsters to engage in violent behavior, disturbing the backbone of our society.
Parents and guardians must also be vigilant in monitoring what movies their young children watch, and should ensure that the contents of those films are constructive rather than destructive. ensuring that they are not exposed to excessive violence is one of the priorities of parenthood today when even the high court of Kerala was forced to suggest to all teachers to carry a cane when they are at school, although corporal punishment is banned in educational institutions. Assaulting and even killing one’s own mother has become not uncommon, though not the norm, a proof for an ailing society which is neither structured on moral guidelines or eternal values, let alone the much needed discipline.
Therefore, it is essential for filmmakers to bear in mind the potential impact of their content on young audiences. Amassing riches through refined means is permissible and as such, any other means to procure wealth should be treated with contempt.