Selvam, director of Jeeva-Bhavana starrer Rameshwaram, has come down heavily on director Seeman, who has criticized the film. Seeman has said that we should not try to exploit the plight of Sri Lankan refugees. Since it is not possible to say the truth about the issue, it is better keeping the issue out of cinema, advised Seeman, who is known for pro Tamil sentiments.

He also said that we should not show a refugee indulging in romantic activities in Tamil Nadu. The refugees, according to Seeman, are longing to go back to their homeland and hence showing them like this would mean putting them on poor light.

Selvam has reacted sharply. Seeman, according to Selvam, wants to be seen as the one and only director who care for the Sri Lankan Tamils. He could not digest anybody else getting noticed for their concerns towards Sri Lankan Tamils, he added. "This is the reason behind his criticism. Let him first see my film and then talk about it", said the director with anger.

Rameshwaram, which tries to tell a love story in the backdrop of refugees’ camp for Sri Lankan Tamils in Rameshwaram, has been receiving mixed response from the media and the audiences. Though Selvam has reacted sharply to Seeman’s criticism, it would be prudent on his part to keep in mind the fact that most of the criticisms against the film reflect Seeman’s concerns.