Chennai Oct 23 (IANS) Megastar Rajinikanth who has been hinting at a political debut has extended support to the team of controversial movie "Mersal" for addressing an "important topic".
"Mersal" Tamil actor Vijay s Diwali release is amidst controversy after the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded removal of specific dialogues which take a dig at the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and digital India.
"Important topic addressed... Well done!!! Congratulations team Mersal " Rajinikanth tweeted late Sunday.
Politicians including Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and DMK leader M.K. Stalin apart from actor Kamal Haasan have slammed the BJP s attempt to muzzle criticism regarding its policies.
Earlier this week BJP National Secretary H. Raja even raked up actor Vijay s Christian origins.
"Joseph Vijay s hatred for Modi is Mersal " he wrote adding a communal flavour to the row.
Directed by Atlee "Mersal" stars Vijay in the roles of a village head a doctor and a magician. It is doing brisk business at the box office.
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