Vishal vows to take down 'kangaroo courts' in Tamil cinema, alleges efforts to sabotage Rathnam release

Tamil actor-filmmaker Vishal has doubled down on his allegations against a section of theatre owners in Tamil Nadu, alleging efforts to sabotage the release of his latest movie Rathnam. 

In a social media post, Vishal accused office bearers of the film distribution associations of Trichy and Tanjore areas of power abuse and running kangaroo courts.

"And finally #kattapanchayath is up and going without any fear or remorse which means that Tamil cinema and Tamil cinema producers in particular are in for a rollercoaster ride this year. Dearest executive members of #TTAREA theatre association u hav created a very big impact by making sure that kangaroo courts still and will exist. But this will go down with a fighter like me," said Vishal.

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What is the controversy?

Vishal vowed to continue his fight against the irregularities in the film industry to create a conducive environment for all producers like him.

"Will definitely bring u down with justice even if it’s a bit late. Coz I believe that all producers hav families too and are here for a living and not for taking movies as a hobby. Thank u producer council of various sections god knows for Wat joy or reason you hav so many associations for producers. It’s a shame on you all. From not the general secretary or from an actor or from a producer. But this is from a former producer s son who has seen Wat goes on a Thursday evening to deliver their baby to the audience," he added.

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Vishal's statement comes a day after his audio clip alleging malpractices in the Tamil film industry went viral. In the run-up to the release of Rathnam, Vishal predicted trouble for the movie. On the eve of the release, he alleged the booking was not opened for his film in Trichy and Tanjore areas citing a baseless issue.

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