The Tamil Nadu BJP’s issues with Mersal has captured the attention of the nation and its politicians. As social media support for the film increases, politicians from the Opposition have jumped the bandwagon to take potshots at the party ruling at the Centre.
Mr. Modi, Cinema is a deep expression of Tamil culture and language. Don't try to demon-etise Tamil pride by interfering in Mersal
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) October 21, 2017
A film which is CERTIFIED by censor board cannot be questioned. If questionable , why censor board at all ?#Mersel
— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) October 21, 2017
BJP demands deletion of dialogues in ‘Mersal’. Imagine the consequences if ‘Parasakthi’ was released today.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) October 21, 2017
Just watched #Mersel with my family! Powerful film by @Atlee_dir !Kids enjoyed vijayfilm ??@actorvijay ! Why bjp made into #mersalvsmodi ?
— manickam tagore (@manickamtagore) October 20, 2017
#MersalVsModi row #bjp in #TN & nationally burdening the citizen wth #GST#demonetisation, nw wanting 2 scuttle voices by threatening actors
— Nagma Morarji (@nagma_morarji) October 20, 2017
Stop being such a crybaby BJP! #MersalVsModi https://t.co/PCSlg1N9Dv
— Divya Spandana/Ramya (@divyaspandana) October 20, 2017
Saw #Mersal movie last night, @Atlee_dir & Vijay delivers a useful message to Society. Why do #BJP frightened of #Mersal?
— J Anbazhagan (@JAnbazhagan) October 21, 2017
Sme r bound 2 hve sleepless nights ovr #Mersal..demanding removal of scenes is yet another way of throttling freedom..it shows ur fear #BJP
— khushbusundar (@khushsundar) October 20, 2017
A leaked clip of the scenes under contention has gone viral on social media. The film released over Diwali to mixed reviews. This latest controversy is expected to boost ticket sales, and has definitely raised the profile of the film.
Actors Kamal Haasan, Sibiraj have tweeted in support of the film. The film fraternity has also offered its unconditional support to the makers – Sri Thenandal Studios. Yesterday, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) slammed BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu for their actions through a press release.
