Kanguva - From Nov 14th

Sarath Kumar warns Vishal; Vishal sends a sharp riposte

We earlier reported here that Vishal was planning to file a complaint with SIFAA on KN Kalai – the vice-president of South Indian Film Artistes’ Association for his obscene remarks on actors in a function held in Madurai. With SIFAA elections in the offing, there have been reports that Vishal and Sarathkumar, the incumbent president of actors union are at loggerheads. Vishal has been putting his earnest efforts to construct a permanent building for actors union but the higher-rung actors who hold various positions in SIFAA apparently refused any help from youngsters.

Now, Sarathkumar has warned Vishal that if he keeps spreading malicious remarks on Nadigar Sangam without any proper evidence, he would consider expelling him from the actors association. Sarathkumar’s remarks have irked Vishal who later sent a sharp riposte last night.

Vishal’s reply: “I am completely shocked to hear such words from Nadigar Sangam President, Mr. Sarath Kumar, which is obscure and fake. As an actor, I respect each and every member of Nadigar Sangam and am ready to accept their decision of being expelled from the association, if they insist. But I would kindly request Mr. Sarath Kumar to furnish the exact proof regarding my speech against association. It really hurt my sentiments as an actor, when Mr. Radharavi and vice president Mr. K.N. Kaalai, addressed actors with unpleasant words, especially the latter using unparliamentary term as ‘DOGS’. As per Rule No. 13 act, any association members hurting the sentiments of actors are strictly punishable. In fact, veteran actor Kumarimuthu was alleged of such acts and was moved out. If this is the case, then Mr. K.N. Kaalai and Mr. Radharavi deserve the same stern actions for their pain inflicting words. My only concern is that justice applies the same for all irrespective of their positions and with accordance to this, both Mr. K.N. Kaalai and Mr. Radharavi have to be immediately expelled from Nadigar Sangam.”