South Star Vikram Condemns Crimes Against Women, Calls for Systemic Change

South Indian actor Vikram has voiced his concerns over recent crimes against women in India, including a female doctor’s alleged rape and murder in Kolkata. He advocates for societal change to ensure women's safety, referencing his thoughts on tackling such issues through cinema and praising director Pa Ranjith's thematic focus on systemic change.

South Indian actor Vikram has expressed his outrage over recent criminal incidents targeting women in India, labeling such actions as 'disgusting'. His remarks come after the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata and a damning report on exploitation in the Malayalam film industry.

Vikram emphasized the need for women to feel safe at all times and called on men to help create a secure environment. He pondered addressing these societal issues through his films and drew inspiration from Thangalaan director Pa Ranjith, whose work focuses on systemic change.

The actor, gearing up for the release of the Hindi version of Thangalaan, highlighted the urgency of starting reforms from a young age to instill respect and safety for women. The film, set in the 19th-century Kolar gold mines, has been well-received, approaching the Rs 100 crore mark globally.

(With inputs from agencies.)