Vishal Posted Video About Corruption In Censor Board

Vishal's recent time travelling film Mark Antony, co-starring SJ Suryah, has been running successfully in Tamil. Vishal wanted to release the film in Hindi as well. He shared his bitter experience with Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC). Vishal has come out in the open and accused the CBFC of asking a bribe of Rs 6.5 lacs for Mark Antony Hindi censorship.

The film is a science fiction time travel drama directed by Adhik Ravichandran. It received mixed reviews following its September 15 release and has now grossed Rs 50 crore at the box office. Vishal took to his social media profile to upload a video about the problem. He writes,

"#Corruption being shown on silver screen is fine. But not in real life. Cant digest. Especially in govt offices. And even worse happening in #CBFC Mumbai office. Had to pay 6.5 lacs for my film #MarkAntonyHindi version. 2 transactions. 3 Lakhs for screening and 3.5 Lakhs for certificate."

"Never experienced this situation in my career, because the movie was released today, I had no choice except to pay the concerned mediator #Menaga. I'm bringing this to the attention of Maharashtra's Hon. Chief Minister and my Hon. Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji. This is not for myself, but for future producers. NOT HAPPENING. My hard earned money gone for corruption ??? No way. Evidence down for all to hear. Hope truth prevails as always. GB"

In the video, Vishal stated that he wanted to bring this to the attention of the Maharashtra Chief Minister and the Indian Prime Minister. He spoke openly about the corruption practices in the Indian film business at the CBFC office in Mumbai. He also attached the details of bank accounts to which he sent the money.