‘Aadu 3’ Shoot Sparks Outrage as Malampuzha Road Suffers Damage
During the filming of the movie Aadu 3, starring Jayasurya, a controversy erupted in the Malampuzha region of Kerala. The film crew had been shooting in the area when residents noticed significant damage to the Malampuzha Ring Road, particularly near a bridge. The issue came to light after heavy vehicles used by the film crew reportedly removed soil from the roadside to facilitate their movement, leading to concerns about road safety and environmental impact.
- The shooting of Aadu 3 was already hampered by rain, causing the crew to halt production two days earlier than planned.
- To accommodate large vehicles, soil was excavated from the roadside near the bridge, which residents allege led to the weakening and potential damage of the road infrastructure.
- Local residents, alarmed by the alteration and possible long-term effects on the road, organized a protest demanding accountability and immediate restoration of the damaged sections.
Major Concerns
- The removal of soil could make the road unsafe, especially during the monsoon season.
- There were fears that such actions, if left unchecked, could set a precedent for future film shoots or other commercial activities to disregard public infrastructure.
- The protest highlighted a broader tension between film production needs and community rights, with locals insisting that public resources and safety should not be compromised for private ventures.
In the wake of the protest, local media coverage brought the issue to light, leading authorities to evaluate the damage and explore ways to prevent such incidents going forward. The situation has also renewed conversations about the accountability of film crews when utilizing public spaces and the necessity for stronger regulations to safeguard community infrastructure.
Read more at: https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/palakkad/2025/05/25/malampuzha-ring-road-film-shoot-protest.html
