Kamal Haasan hails Savitri as a superior director, cites gender bias in cinema, ‘If women don’t come to the theaters, the film may find temporary success’

Kamal Haasan lauded Savitri as a superior director, citing her talent in ‘Chinnari Papalu’ and ‘Kuzhanthai Ullam.’ He attributed her limited directorial output to gender bias in the film industry, where women’s contributions are often undervalued. Haasan also emphasized the crucial role of female audiences for a film’s sustained success.