Acclaimed director Dr. Biju's post about the Attapaddy dialogue in 'Peruchazhi' had stirred up quite a storm. He had implicated Mohanlal in the matter saying that as an actor of great stature, Mohanlal had the responsibility to refrain from uttering such dialogues. Biju further said that the movie could very well have done without the derogatory dialogue.

The director added that he stood by what he said and also that he would have reacted the same way, even if it was any other actor, including Mammootty. He clarified that his intention was not to target Mohanlal, but was simply to point out the way some people are marginalised in our society.