''SO THE GOVERNMENT CAN EXTRACT INDUSTRY'S POUND OF FLESH AS BRIBE'' - SASHIKANTH

Earlier in the day, we spoke to producer Sashikanth and informed you about Vikram Vedha’s postponement. Now Sashi has issued a detailed statement on the crisis of Tamil cinema.

“Dear Tamil Film Fraternity

I am not sure when was the last time cinema theatres in Tamilnadu were shut down, but I am pretty sure these are unprecedented situations currently prevailing. When other state governments across India have recognised the idea of GST and reformed their local taxation system, why has the Tamilnadu government alone not taken any of these reform measures yet?

This government simply want to hold the industry and the producers at ransom, so they can extract their pound of flesh as bribes on the pretext of giving tax exemption, at the time of release. This systemic plunder has to end.

I appeal to all with a voice, specially the stars among us, who will be able to propagate the truth to the people, faster and wider, to come out with your opinions in a much more concerted way and address this issue in the best possible manner you deem fit.

But, your voice needs to be heard loud and clear, now more than ever.

Thanks
S.Sashikanth
Producer — Y Not Studios”