Actor Vishal Exposes Corruption In Film Censor Board, Reveals Rs 6.5 Lakh Payment To Release 'Mark Antony'

Vishal Exposes Corruption In Film Censor Board: Tamil actor Vishal's most recent appearance was in the film 'Mark Antony,' a science fiction time travel action drama comedy directed by Adhik Ravichandran.

In this film, Vishal and SJ Suryah played the lead roles. Following its release on September 15, the film garnered mixed reviews, but it has now achieved an overall box office gross of over Rs 90 crore.

On September 28, actor Vishal turned to social media to expose the prevalent corruption within the film industry. He revealed that to release his film 'Mark Antony' in Hindi, he was required to pay a sum of Rs 6.5 lakh to an official associated with the censor board.

Revealing Corruption And Financial Dealings In Film Censor Board

In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the actor disclosed that he was compelled to make a substantial payment to a middleman named Menaga to facilitate the release of his film in Hindi. The actor explained that the high stakes involved in releasing the film left him with no choice but to proceed with the payment. Furthermore, he provided specific information regarding the financial transaction.

He wrote, "#Corruption being shown on silver screen is fine. But not in real life. Cant digest. Especially in govt offices. And even worse happening in #CBFC Mumbai office. Had to pay 6.5 lacs for my film #MarkAntonyHindi version. 2 transactions. 3 Lakhs for screening and 3.5 Lakhs for certificate. Never faced this situation ever in my career. Had no option but to pay the concerned mediator #Menaga coz too much at stake since movie released today. Bringing this to the notice of Hon Chief Minister of Maharashtra and my Hon PM Narendra Modiji. Doing this is not for me but for future producers. NOT HAPPENING. My hard earned money gone for corruption ??? No way. Evidence down for all to hear. Hope truth prevails as always. GB
@mieknathshinde @narendramodi
3 Lakhs sent to -M. RAJAN AC No. 168100050300500 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd Sion Branch IFSC CODE - TMBL0000168 &
3.5 Lakhs sent to - JEEJA RAMDAS AC No. 7712615683 Kotak Mahendra Bank Andheri East Branch IFSC CODE - KKBK0000651" (sic)

In the video, the actor expressed his intention to draw attention to these matters, particularly addressing Maharashtra's Chief Minister and the Prime Minister of India. He candidly discussed the prevalence of corrupt practices within the Indian film industry, with a particular focus on the CBFC office in Mumbai.