Rajinikanth tweets in support of the controversial Tamil film ‘Mersal’

Tamil film ‘Mersal’ has been in the centre of all controversies for the past few days. First, the film’s title was under a copyright issue and then it’s skyrocketing ticket prices created quite a stir. If that wasn’t enough, the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors’ Association condemned the film for the alleged cynical portrayal of doctors working in government-operated hospitals. In the end, the state’s BJP unit opposed the film’s screening because of a reference to The goods and Service Tax (GST) and Digital India. But amidst all of this, Thalaiva, Rajinikanth has given a big thumbs up to the film. The actor took to Twitter and wrote “Important topic addressed… Well done !!! Congratulations team #Mersal”. [sic]

Important topic addressed… Well done !!! Congratulations team #Mersal

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 22, 2017

Source: Twitter

Three days ago, superstar Kamal Hassan too had come out in support of Mersal.

Mersal was certified. Dont re-censor it . Counter criticism with logical response. Dont silence critics. India will shine when it speaks.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 20, 2017

Source: Twitter

The film starring south superstar Vijay has already crossed 100 crores at the box office in 3 days in India. If trade figures are anything to go by then ‘Mersal’ is giving tough competition to ‘Golmaal Again’ and ‘Secret Superstar’ in the overseas markets. (Also Read: Amitabh Bachchan to step in Rajnikanth’s shoes for Hindi version of ‘Kabali’?)