Request for Investigation of Potential Rating Manipulation – SPA (Malayalam Feature Film)

Dear IMDb Support Team,

I am writing as the Director of the Malayalam feature film "SPA" released on February 13,2026 in India.

I would like to express my serious concern regarding the rating currently displayed for the film on IMDb and respectfully request a review of the voting activity associated with the title.

As a filmmaker, I fully respect the right of every viewer to express positive or negative opinions about a film. Constructive criticism and diverse audience reactions are an essential part of cinema. My concern is not about negative reviews or differing opinions.

However, I am concerned that the current rating may not accurately reflect genuine audience sentiment and may have been affected by coordinated negative voting or rating manipulation.

The film has received attention and reviews from established media outlets and professional critics. It has also generated considerable discussion and engagement among audiences on social media platforms. Given this context, certain voting patterns visible on the title page raise concerns regarding the authenticity and integrity of some of the ratings submitted.

As IMDb ratings significantly influence public perception, discoverability, and the commercial prospects of independent and regional-language films, it is important that the rating system remains protected from organized abuse and non-genuine voting activity.

Therefore, I respectfully request IMDb to:

1. Review the voting patterns associated with the title.
2. Investigate any unusual concentration of extremely low ratings.
3. Examine whether coordinated voting activity or review bombing may have affected the rating.
4. Ensure that the displayed rating reflects genuine audience participation and complies with IMDb's rating integrity standards.

I am not requesting any adjustment based on personal opinion or artistic preference. I am only requesting a fair review of the voting activity to ensure that the rating accurately represents authentic viewer responses.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate IMDb's efforts to maintain the credibility and integrity of its platform.

Sincerely,

ABRID SHINEDirector – SPA (Malayalam Feature Film)

IMDb Title Link:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39028247/

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