Bad Boyz Producer Abraham Mathew Threatens YouTuber Unni Vlogs: "Delete The Review Or Face Consequences!"

Bad Boyz Producer Threatens YouTuber: In a troubling incident in the Malayalam film industry, YouTuber Unni Vlogs has revealed that he was threatened by Abraham Mathew, the producer of the recently released film "Bad Boyz," after posting a negative review of the movie. Unni shared the video recording of a phone call in which Abraham Mathew threatens him about severe consequences if he does not delete the review within an hour.

"Bad Boyz," directed by Omar Lulu, was produced by Abraham Mathew under the banner of Abaam Movies and features an ensemble cast, including Rahman, Bibin George, Sheelu Abraham (who is also Mathew's wife), Babu Antony, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Tini Tom, Ramesh Pisharody, Anson Paul, and Senthil. The film was released on September 13, 2024, and has since been getting mixed reviews.

YouTuber Threatened by Producer After Negative Review of "Bad Boyz"

During the phone call, Abraham Mathew introduced himself, stating, "My name is Abraham Mathew from Abaam Movies. You have uploaded a video now. If it's not deleted in an hour, I will come to your house with men. You will be arrested by the police. You don't know who I am. If the video isn't deleted within an hour, you will know the consequences tomorrow morning. This is a warning to you."

Unni responded by saying he thought the film was bad and asserted that he was simply expressing his honest opinion. In reply, Abraham Mathew retorted, "I can change your perspective on it. If you don't delete the review, tomorrow morning will bring you trouble. I've spent crores to make this movie; who gave you the right to express your opinion?" Unni defended himself, emphasizing that he was merely sharing his thoughts. Furthermore, Abraham Mathew accused Unni of accepting money to review the film but failed to provide any evidence when questioned.

Unni firmly stated he did not accept any money for his review and offered to delete the video if Abraham Mathew could prove his allegations. Despite the threats, Unni shared an eight-minute clip of the call, highlighting the intimidation he faced. He concluded the call by mentioning he would delete his review but would instead post the recording of Abraham Mathew's threats.

The vlogger expressed concern about the culture of fear surrounding critiques of powerful figures in the industry. He stated, "We can't say anything against wealthy individuals who threaten us," and announced he would refrain from reviewing any future films produced by Abaam Movies.

Following the incident, Unni deleted the review from his channel, but he has received considerable support from the public. Many on social media criticized Abraham Mathew's actions, arguing that everyone should have the right to express their opinions without fear of retribution. One commenter aptly noted, "Make a movie and keep it at home; if you show it to people, they will share their opinions. This is Kerala. You shouldn't be punished for sharing your opinion."

The incident raises significant questions about freedom of expression and the need for accountability within the film industry, emphasizing the importance of constructive criticism in artistic endeavors. As the story unfolds, the response from the film community and the public remains to be seen.