Sarkar poster was revealed on actor Vijay’s Birtday. After which The Directorate of public health issued a notice to remove the poster.
Anbumani Ramadoss opposed the poster as the actor was holding cigarette.
He asked him to stop promoting smoking.
Earlier we gave you the update about the Sarkar poster as it was one of the most controversial case.
Tamil Nadu People’s Forum for Tobacco Control (TNPFTC) has issued a statement against the actor and said that it violates the Tobacco control laws.
Public Health Department had issued a notice to the makers of Vijay’s Sakar, urging them to take down the first poster of the movie from all platforms.
The poster featured the actor lighting a cigarette.
“We have brought to their notice that the portrayal is in violation of certain sections of the COTPA and have asked them to comply with the act.
According ton the laws of COTPA the poster has violated the law of which prohibits
‘the display of tobacco products or their use in the promos and the poster of films’.
This is the first step in the process.
Non-compliance to this notice will lead to the department sending them legal notice followed by prosecution.” department of health has said.
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Anbumani Ramadoss tweeted;
Shame on Actor Vijay for promoting Smoking in this first look of his next movie.#ActResponsibly #DoNotPromoteSmoking
— Dr ANBUMANI RAMADOSS (@draramadoss) June 21, 2018
The director lashed on the controversy;
Reacting to the news, filmmaker Naveen, known for Moodar Koodam, has lashed out at the department.
He wrote, “First we hav to start respecting the common man’s public’s maturity level and intellect.
Common man is smart enough to make his own decisions.
He is not a fool to start smoking after watching a star do it.
Booze came into civilisation even before art did. And why target one star?
First we hav to start respecting the common man’s public’s maturity level and intellect. Common man is smart enough to make his own decisions. He is not a fool to start smoking after watching a star do it. Booze came into civilisation even before art did. And why target one star? https://t.co/qez1qx14O2
— Naveen Mohamedali (@NaveenFilmmaker) July 6, 2018
Sarkar is actor Vijay’s 62nd movie and is produced by Sun Pictures and directed by AR Murugadoss.
The movie will release during Diwali weekends.
We wish best for the team of Sarkar.
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