After expressing their solidarity in the Cauvery issue and later on in the Hogennakal matter, Tamil film industry is now geared up to voice their opinion on the problems faced by the Sri Lankan Tamils. Rama Narayanan, President of Tamil film Producer's Council announced that there will be a demonstration on the 19th of October at Rameswaram
Kollywood Protest
and invited every member of the Tamil film fraternity to take part in this protest against the Sri Lankan government. He also said that all film shootings from 18th to 20th of October stands cancelled.
At this juncture, there was an emergency meeting convened by Sarath Kumar, President of Nadigar Sangam involving actors and actresses. It was decided at the meeting that Nadigar Sangam will wholeheartedly support the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils but they would be able to participate in this demonstration if it was held in Chennai.
Reacting to this, Rama Narayanan said that there is a special train arranged for around 1000 people, which would leave Chennai on October 18th night and reach Rameswaram on the 19th morning. After the meeting and demonstration ends on the 19th, the special train would leave Rameswaram on 19th evening and reach Chennai on the 20th.
Kollywood Protest
and invited every member of the Tamil film fraternity to take part in this protest against the Sri Lankan government. He also said that all film shootings from 18th to 20th of October stands cancelled.
At this juncture, there was an emergency meeting convened by Sarath Kumar, President of Nadigar Sangam involving actors and actresses. It was decided at the meeting that Nadigar Sangam will wholeheartedly support the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils but they would be able to participate in this demonstration if it was held in Chennai.
Reacting to this, Rama Narayanan said that there is a special train arranged for around 1000 people, which would leave Chennai on October 18th night and reach Rameswaram on the 19th morning. After the meeting and demonstration ends on the 19th, the special train would leave Rameswaram on 19th evening and reach Chennai on the 20th.
