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Mangalore: Controversy over Tulu Movie Name - Now 'Rampa' Becomes 'Sompa'

  •   Fri, Jul 27 2012 01:34:44 PM

Mangalore: Controversy over Tulu Movie Name - Now 'Rampa' Becomes 'Sompa'

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)

Mangalore, Jul 27: The controversy over the name of an upcoming Tulu comedy movie has been amicably settled, with the name being changed from 'Rampa' to 'Sompa'.

Addressing a press meet here on Friday July 27, Thamma Lakshmana on behalf of the movie cast and crew told reporters there was no scene or character in the directly or indirectly related to real-life personality Rampa or Ramappa Poojary.

"There is no such situation or scene in the movie that would directly or indirectly effect the prestige or dignity of Ramappa. There is a character in the movie who helps others in times of need, akin to lord Sri Ram. But if we keep the movie's name as 'Sri Ram', it would make it sound like a devotional movie, and as this is a comedy film, it was named 'Rampa' so as to relate to the character in a different way," he explained.

"But as Ramappa's family visited us and expressed their objection, we are changing the movie's name to 'Sompa'," he added.

Rampa (the late Kankandy J Ramappa Poojary) was a noted personality in Mangalore city. His family members had directly contacted the film production team and requested to change the movie's name, as it would harm the reputation and dignity of the man and may have hurt the sentiments of his family, friends and fans.

"We know that it is difficult for the producers to change the movie's name at the last minute. But if they incur any loss due to the change in the name, we are ready to pay a part of it," said Dinesh Anchan, Ramappa's son who represented the family.

Members of both parties, J Narayana Poojary, film producer, Geetha Hegde, and actor Arvind Bolar were present.

 

 

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  • Austin Santhosh, Haleangadi/bahrain

    Sat, Jul 28 2012

    Any one who met Rampanna of Mangalore, during his days - will definitely get upset when we, mangaloreans make fun of him. I agree that he did not have great qualifications. But he had a great heart. He was a good human being. Because of his effort, a college was built in Mangalore. For decades, he had served Mangaloreans with the best quality food for a throw away price of Rs. 1 to 5/-. Is it fair to insult such a man without knowing his actual background?

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    This is a case where common sense prevailed. This shows social maturity without inviting political goondagiri.
    Jai SOMPA!

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  • J Dal, BVR

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    The style must be adapted from bollywood, the trend was started by Amir khans who used to create controversy just before the movie to release to gain publicty and get some free marketing.
    Now i think the amir khan's script must have purchased by tulu movie producer.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    This is a common issue everywhere.

    There is an upcoming Komal's movie 'RADHIKAALA GANDA'. Surely Kumaraswamy will get angry!!

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  • CyGyeS, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    Hi Lancelot. if some one uses your name EL EN T, certainly the L&T company will sue them.Hence better they name their film as ENT!Again there will be some problem from ENT specialists.To avoid all these controversies,its better always name a play or a film as Pudar Deethuji!!

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte- Riyadh

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    Why all the controversy?.If not 'RAMPA', make it 'RAMAPPA'!. Let public enjoy the film. It is always belived a controversy to the film before release is considered a free advertisement , blessing in diguise to the success of the film itself .Jai ho..RAMPA and Jai Ho SOMPA ?.

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  • Lancelot N Tauro, Manglore - Doha Qatar

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    Agar naam se achha kaam hota, why cant you keep my name, I have no problem go ahead. "EL EN T"

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  • Vashal, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    Rampa or Sompa or keep Gampa...Movie should be enjoyed for all is the basic point.

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  • G R PRABHU, BEJAI ,MANGALORE

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    Now" SOMPPANA" will get angry!

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  • RAJESH ANCHAN, dubai

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    GOOD MOVE.

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  • Juliet, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    It is nice to know that the name of the Tulu Comedy movie is changed from Rampa to Sompa. Instead of getting into additional expenditure for changing the name, they ought to have thought about it earlier. It looks they didn't get any other title!

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  • Antony DS, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    Even Sompa will not hurt sentiments of those families carrying such name or surname? Even AB has no problem with Bol "Bacchan". It is rightly said "What is in a name?". The "Disclaimer" is enough everyone knows, then why this issue?

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  • Ramesh, mangalore

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    its agood publicity stunt i guess. when one knows that there was a person with that name and ther were some jokes around long time back why keep the name at all, even though there is no connection b/w the two.

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  • andy, Bailur

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    NOW THE TURN OF SOMAPPA'S FAMILY COME UP WITH THEIR OBJECTION TO CHANGE THE NAME FROM "SOMPA" TO "BEPPA". I DON'T THINK ANYBODY BY THAT NAME FAMOUS TILL TODAY.

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  • Eric, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    I salute the greate soul Shriman Ramappa for his selfless service to all and specially those who were in need. I have seen him and knew him but not personally. If he was aliive today he would have just said " Malthina Thinuver Magha"

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  • lawrence, a

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    So funny now RAMPA chaing SOMPA after may be DUMA BEEMA etc etc.When RAPANNANA JOKULU publishd why they didnt chainge the name and why now if it is not related them directly either indirectly.anyway PRODUCER can make money directly or indirectly.

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  • SUNDAR KARITHOTA, HALEANGADI

    Fri, Jul 27 2012

    'Sompa' is the name of his father Late Somappa Poojary. So please either 'Rampa' or "Sompa" should not be titled for any comedy film. If any such film is sponsored by their family it is ok. Such a respected person's name should not be title for a comedy film.

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