The latest press statement from Nadigar Sangam:

"South Indian Actors Association expresses heartfelt condolence to Ashok's family and his friend Sasikumar. Ashok's death has triggered a lot question in our mind. 

Where is the industry heading towards? What are we going to do? What is our objective? Many questions continue to linger in our mind. Ashok's death is a wake-up call to the entire film industry.

It is necessary to understand that everyone in the industry is dependent on one another, be it artists or producers. During this crises, we should join hands to become stronger.

These loan sharks are a threat to the cinema fraternity. It is the lack of humanity that has led Ashok to take such an evasive decision. Let the law give a severe penalty to the culprits behind his death and let it be a warning to all the usuries. We will set new rules for ourselves. We will carry out practices like open accounting cases."