“Mercury talks about corporate exploitation of small towns,” says Karthik Subbaraj
Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has talked about Mercury, his upcoming silent film release starring Prabhu Deva in the lead role, in a press meet in Mumbai.
“The germ of the idea for Mercury came from the 2001 poisoning case where hundreds of workers were allegedly exposed to toxic mercury vapours at the Hindustan Lever factory in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. The plant has since been shutdown,” Karthik told news agency PTI.
Karthik further added: “This film also talks about corporate exploitation of small towns. This is one such incident that in a way inspired me to make this film. It is an important factor in the film and that’s why the title is Mercury.”
The movie will be released by Trident Arts in Tamil Nadu after the strike is called off.
