Mersal row: Freedom of expression for all, says Madras HC
The High Court said freedom of expression is for all.
The court has also said if anyone does not like the film, should not watch it.
The controversy erupted after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised objections over certain scenes in the film where actor Vijay was seen to deliver a political dialogue related to the biggest tax reform of the country.
A parallel controversy even took place after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said he has watched the movie online, as actor Vishal accused the saffron leader of supporting piracy.
Vishal, who is also the head of Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and general secretary of South Indian Artistes' Association, demanded an apology from BJP H. Raja, who confessed to have watched the film online.
In a statement, which was quoted by NDTV, Vishal said: "Dear Mr H Raja, as a leader and prominent personality, you are advocating piracy and blatantly agreeing to it."
Wondering "how a political leader like you could watch a pirated version of a film (online)", Vishal said all these set a bad example.
Image: Facebook/@ActorVijay
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