Concerns are mounting in Tamil Nadu over the way funeral rites and condolence visits of film personalities are being filmed and broadcast for social media. With cameras and mobile phones, some individuals record mourners and chase reactions, packaging grief into viral content.
The report says such behaviour often ignores the privacy and emotional distress of families and visitors, and has reached an alarming level in recent times. Those coming to pay respects are left uncomfortable, while relatives of the deceased feel further distressed.
It cites incidents at recent funeral ceremonies where filmmakers and actors publicly reprimanded intrusive videographers. Even when senior personalities arrived to offer condolences, the crowding and aggressive filming reportedly created tense moments, while enforcement and industry bodies were seen as not intervening effectively.
Many are now demanding firm restrictions on such “video gangs” and reels creators at funeral venues, along with clear norms to ensure dignity and space for mourners. The article also notes calls to rein in publicity-driven acts that spark controversy, and to take legal action against those who violate boundaries.
Pointing to practices in places such as Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, the report says media access inside homes is typically restricted and interviews are avoided during mourning. It argues that Tamil Nadu too needs a culture that respects personal grief, reminding that one person’s freedom ends where another person’s boundaries begin.
