A discussion on 'Vazhakku En 18/9'
- IndiaGlitz, [Monday,May 21 2012]
Tamil Nadu Thiraippada Iyakkunar Sangam, the apex organization of directors in Kollywood, organized a discussion on 'Vazhakku En 18/9', a film helmed by Balaji Shakthivel, under the topic 'alternative cinema'.
Many top filmmakers, including Balu Mahendra, K Bhagyaraj, Ameer, S P Jananathan, Lingusamy (the producer of 'Vazhakku En 18/9'), Balaji Shakthivel, Sasi and Samuthirakani took part. Popular writer S Ramakrishnan was also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhagyaraj said directors should come forward to launch a signature movement, urging the Censor officials to revise the U/A certificate given to 'Vazhakku En...' to U. A request in this regard has to be made to the Chief Minister, he said.
I wonder how this film was certified U/A. The director and producer of this movie should have argued with Censor authorities, the actor-director said, adding: Officials should take note of the intention of the scenes before certifying a film.