A significant part of the Tamil film fraternity has joined hands together, to support the Mersal team in the issue following the dialogues against GST and digital money, in the film. Some of the big names from Kollywood have also taken to Twitter to share their feelings and pass their comments on the same. Here we have some of those tweets compiled for you.
"Governments,politicians,policies, films,anything & everything in public domain can be questioned/criticised.Trying to stop them is a shame". - RJ Balaji
"#Mersal Freedom of speech caught by the throat." - Cinematographer PC Sreeram
"விமர்சனத்தை தாங்கிக்கொள்ள இயலாத எவரும் அமைப்புகளிலோ அதிகாரத்திலோ இருக்க தகுதியற்றவர்கள் #சிலாக்கிடும்ம்மா" (Roughly translates to: "People who cannot take criticism, don't deserve to be in power or in any association" #SilakkiDumma) - Producer SR Prabhu
Actor RJ Balaji engaged in a Twitter chat session with his followers today evening. Here are few excerpts from his conversation:
01. Any director who want to work with?
A - "Vignesh Shivan is my favourite.! We both have a great a time while we work ..!"
02. "Kamal has joined politics, Rajini will soon. When can we expect you enter?
A - "They are legends.. and It took 65 - 70 years for them to take this decision.. am only in my early 30s.. still I av lots to do n learn..!"
03. When will you act in a Shankar's film?
A - "I grew up watching his films and Wld love to b part of his film .!"
04. Your friends among heroes?
A - "Vijay Sethupathi, Gowtham, Jiiva, Sivakarthikeyan and Prabhu Deva sir"
05. Why do you feel Vignesh Shivn is a romantic person?
A - "ou shld jus talk to him fr 15 mins ull know 😂"
06. Thala or Thalapathy or anyone else?
A - "90's kid. Always Superstar ❤️"
07. A word about Dhanush?
A - "He s one of d best actors of this generation 👍"
08. Few words about Vignesh Shivn-Nayanthara's love?
A - "Leave them alone ..:)"
09. When will you act with Ajith?
A - "Am waiting too .. :)"
10. Your favourite villain?
A - "Raghuvaran"
11. Your favourite cities in Tamil Nadu?
A - "Coimbatore and Chennai."
12. When will you act in a Hollywood film?
A - "Whenever director Myskin calls me to act in his film .! 😇"
13. Your working experience with Suriya?
A - "Havent really worked with him for a longer schedule.! The short one was a memorable one fr TSK!"
14. Your favourite comedian?
A - "Satish ! Plz trust me .! 😜"
15. When will you act with Vijay?
A - "Hopefully soon !! 😇"
16. A word about Sivakarthikeyan
A - "He s very sincere, smart and a great friend .! :)"
*Tweets are not spell-checked