Photos: Kollywood (Tamil Films) Stages A Protest Against Sri Lankan Govt.

An article written on the Sri Lankan defence ministry website has created a furore in the state. It has been criticised even by the opposition parties. After coming under the scanner, the article and offending images have been removed from the website but the anger over the issue has continued in Chennai with Kollywood (Tamil films) staging a protest demanding the Sri Lankan embassy in the country to be shut.

The entire film fraternity comprising of film actors, directors, cinematographers, technicians, producers and theatre owners have joined hands in the protest held in Chennai on Monday (August 4). We bring you the photos of the event...

Vijay With Keyyar

Illayathalapathy Vijay with Keyyar at the bandh.

Protesters

A picture of protesters holding a dharna in Chennai.

Vinay Rai, Manobala, Vijay & Keyyar

Vinay Rai, Manobala, Vijay and Keyyar are seen in the photo.

Surya, Sivakumar, Seeman, Vinay Rai, Manobala

Surya with his father Seeman, Vinay Rai, Manobala at the protest.

AR Murugadoss, Surya, Sivakumar

Director AR Murugadoss, Surya, Sivakumar and Vinay Rai.