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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.
#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… pic.twitter.com/3pc2RzKF6l
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) September 28, 2023
