Amaal Mallik Says Cinema Alone Not to Blame for Andhra Attack

Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has weighed in on the Andhra Pradesh school chainsaw attack, saying films can influence young viewers but cannot alone be blamed for violent acts. He urged filmmakers to consider how they depict violence, while stressing upbringing, family values and individual circumstances also matter. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has separately rejected critics linking his films to the tragedy.