‘Amaran’ effect: How a romantic scene is causing trouble for this Chennai student
A Chennai student is receiving unwanted calls after his phone number was inadvertently displayed in a scene from the movie 'Amaran'. The film's production team used a number that turned out to be active, leading to privacy issues for the student.
Why it matters
This highlights the risks of using real-world contact information in media and the resulting impact on private citizens.
Soon after the blockbuster movie Amaran , starring Sivakarthikeyan, hit the theatres on Deepavali, Vaageesan V.V., a city student, found himself flooded with unexpected calls. Strangely, he has no connection to the film or its cast.
The article reports on a human-interest story involving a film production error without taking a side.
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