An online complaint was filed against actor Vijay Thalapathy ahead of the release of his movie 'Leo', News 18 reported on Monday. The complaint was filed by an activist, RTI Selvam, late Sunday for "glorifying drugs usage and rowdyism" in the movie, the report said.
Selvam reportedly urged the court to take action against the team under the Narcotic Control Act.
The complaint was filed in connection with a song titled "Naa Ready" in the movie. According to the Times of India, the activist claimed that a few lines of the song supports drug addiction and encourages rowdyism. He reportedly blamed Vijay for smoking a cigarette and consuming alcohol in the song.
Selvam is reported to have warned that he will file a case in a court demanding action against the actor.
Meanwhile, another activist Brinda Adige was quoted by News 18 as saying, "We are a nation that has many actors who have become politicians. So, we expect that they become positive role models for their fans. Because fans follow these actors and actresses."
#CORRECTION | Complaint filed against actor #Vijay for 'glorifying drugs': Fair to put this kind of burden on actors?"We are a nation that has many actors who have become politicians. So, we expect that they become positive role models for their fans. Because fans follow these… https://t.co/rIATke3y5t
— News18 (@CNNnews18) June 26, 2023
The much-awaited movie's song “Naa Ready” was released on June 22 and the action thriller is expected to hit the theatres on October 19.
First Published: Jun 26, 2023 3:52 PM IST
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