Thalapathy Vijay's Mersal was passed with a warning by the AWBI and was issued the NOC certificate yesterday (16th October).
 

As per the NOC certificate issued and signed by the Animal Welfare Board of India, there are more than 110 animals have been used in the film. Here is the split up of the animal count,
Bullock - 6
Cows - 11
Calf - 2
Goats - 55
Bull - 1
Camel - 20
Horse - 10
Hen - 7
and
German Shepard Dogs, rabbits, pigeons, a tiger (in C.G.)

The above-mentioned animals and birds are said to feature in song sequences and house atmosphere scenes, and also in a scene shot at Poland Gdansk City.