TFPC’s statement about Dhanush and film shoots

On Monday, the TFPC released a statement that all film-related activities, including shooting, will be halted from November 1. They also stated that new projects will not be allowed to commence from August 16, with old projects requested to be wrapped up by October 30.

The decision was taken to clear backlogs of films stuck in various stages of filmmaking and check the rising cost of production due to artist remuneration and other expenses. The resolutions were passed by the Tamil Film Producers’ Council, Tamil Film Producers’ Association, Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association, Tamil Nadu Theatre Multiplex Owners Association, and Tamil Nadu Film Distributors’ Association.

In the same statement, they called out Dhanush, asking producers to approach them before roping him in for new projects. They wrote, “In the situation where Dhanush has received advance payments from several producers, the producers are requested to consult the Tamil Film Producers Association before starting work on new films starring actor Dhanush.”

Karthi, the treasurer of Nadigar Sangam, spoke to the press and opposed the Tamil Film Producers Council’s (TFPC) decision to red-card Dhanush. He clarified that Nadigar Sangam did not support the decision and wasn’t consulted at the meeting.