Priyadarshan: Those who criticize the PM in this moment cannot call themselves patriots

Many celebrities have expressed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to light a lamp at 9pm on April 5 as part of

Diya Jalao

campaign during the lockdown.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan took to his social media account to pledge his support. “I stand with the Prime Minister and Chief Minister to fight Covid-19 by lighting a lamp at 9pm today. It will not kill the virus, but it will help in strengthening the country’s pride of unity in diversity .The intention of the Prime Minister is simply to boost the spirit and glory of the people of India. Those who criticize him in this moment cannot call themselves patriots. Jai Hind!” he posted.

The director’s magnum opus

Marakkar

:

Arabikadalinte Simham

was scheduled to hit theatres on March 26, 2020. But the lockdown has delayed the film’s release.