Legendary actress Savitri's biopic Mahanati directed by Nag Ashwin captured the imagination of all mesmerising not only movie lovers but also the crtitics and celebrities alike.
However controversies are not leaving even this biopic month after its release. It is known that in the biopic, Savitri's uncle Chowdary was shown as a good person.
But Vijaya, grand daughter of K.V. Choudhary’s brother, in youtube video confronted the filmmakers saying Chowdary used to be a drunkard and a showman. She said Savitri grew up in a family of drunkards and accused Savitri's daughter Chamundeswari of neglecting her mother. She said Chamundeswari fought against her even dragging her to court.
Even movie lovers felt that the filmmakers stayed away from controversies showing Savitri's husband Gemini Ganesan in a good manner.