Neelan Tiruchelvam: An Appreciation of His Mediatory Politics Source:Thuppahis Kagusthan Ariaratnam in Groundviews, 8 August 2025, where the title reads “Neelan Unsilenced …” while highlights here have been added by The Editor, Thuppahi Photo courtesy of Pitasanna Shanmugathas NEELAN: UNSILENCED is a compelling and vital documentary that successfully situates the life of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam within the turbulent history of the Sri Lankan conflict. Its greatest achievement is providing a nuanced entry point into the war by focusing on the non-violent, intellectual and pluralistic dimensions of Tamil resistance – a perspective often eclipsed by the narrative of armed struggle. By foregrounding Neelan’s journey, the film illuminates a leader who dedicated his life to constitutional reform and reconciliation. The documentary masterfully portrays Tamil cultural pride and its long standing commitment to democratic strategies. This is powerfully illustrated through the story of Neelan’s father, Murugeysen Thiruchelvam, a pioneering Tamil statesman. This intergenerational framing adds emotional and intellectual ...
