Kerala Human Rights Commission Takes Action Against ‘Painkili’ FilmmakersKerala Human Rights Commission Takes Action Against ‘Painkili’ Filmmakers On June 29, 2024, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission initiated action against the makers of the Malayalam film ‘Painkili.’ The film, produced by actor Fahadh Faasil, has been found to cause distress to patients due to filming in the emergency ward of Angamaly Taluk Hospital in Ernakulam. Details of the Incident According to reports, the film crew entered the emergency ward, dimming lights and restricting access. Approximately 50 people, including actors, were present during filming, causing significant inconvenience to patients. The Commission noted that the ward was already limited in space, making the situation more critical. Commission’s Response Following media reports, Committee member VK Beenakumari registered a case and directed the district medical officer of Ernakulam and the director of Angamaly Taluk Hospital to submit an explanatory report within seven days. The Commission expressed concern that the film crew’s actions had hindered patient care. Health Minister’s Inquiry State Health Minister Veena George has also sought an explanation from the health department director regarding the filming in the emergency department. The hospital was reportedly portrayed as a private institution in the film. Film’s Production Status The film’s shooting had been ongoing for two days at Angamaly Taluk Hospital, a vital healthcare facility for the poor. The Commission’s action has potentially halted the film’s production while awaiting the explanatory report.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024, 10:16 AM IST
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has taken action against the makers of Malayalam film Painkili for filming in the emergency ward of Angamaly Taluk Hospital in Ernakulam, causing distress to patients. The film is being produced by renowned Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil and the committee has demanded an explanation within seven days.
The state of Kerala Human Rights Commission has taken action against the makers of the Malayalam movie Pijnili after reports emerged that the film was being shot at the emergency ward of Angamaly Taluk Hospital in Ernakulam, leading to unrest among the patients.
Painkili is produced by actor Fahadh Faasil
Committee member VK Beenakumari registered a case himself based on media reports and directed the district medical officer of Ernakulam and the director of Angamaly Taluk Hospital to submit an explanatory report within seven days.
The Commission said in a statement that the film crew had dimmed the lights and imposed restrictions in the emergency room, while about 50 people, including actors, were present during filming.
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The statement shows that the filming of the film took place while doctors were still treating him.
Painkili unit shot in hospital
“Space in the emergency department is limited. A patient who came in with a critical condition could not even reach the emergency department. No one was allowed through the main entrance. The crew instructed the patients and bystanders to remain quiet during filming. ,” the statement further said.
The shooting had been going on for two days at the hospital, which serves as a vital health care facility for the poor, the Commission said, adding that the action was taken based on visual media reports. The hospital was portrayed in the film as a private institution, the report said.
Meanwhile, State Health Minister Veena George also asked the health department director to explain why a film was being shot in the emergency department of Angamaly Taluk Hospital.
(With input from PTI_TV)
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