I would like to address an issue about an serial. I'm outraged by the Tamil TV serial 'Sakthivel' on Vijay TV, which promotes harmful and non-consensual relationships. The show's storyline normalizes forced marriage, with the hero coercing the heroine into a union she didn't want. Now, the serial has crossed a line by glorifying domestic violence. Recent episodes depict a pregnant woman being physically abused by her husband and mother-in-law, leading to a miscarriage. When the heroine files a police complaint, the hero blames her for seeking justice, and even her own brother suggests she should have kept quiet to maintain family harmony. This is appalling! The director seems to be implying that victims of domestic violence should remain silent and that family support will be withdrawn if they speak out. This message is toxic, especially when domestic violence is rampant and awareness campaigns are underway. By portraying such harmful attitudes, the show sets a bad precedent for its audience, mostly families, and undermines efforts to combat domestic violence.
STAR Vijay / Vijay TV customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.