VIDEO: BJP tried to BAN this GST scene from Tamil movie ‘Mersal’, but it LEAKED online

While not many people were happy with the new tax reform on social media, Tamil actor Vijay's grand Diwali release 'Mersal' mocks Goods and Services tax in a few scenes. BJP was not happy with it and tried to ban the scene but it soon leaked online.

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Have you seen the GST scene from the Tamil movie ‘Mersal’? (Source: File Photo)

After the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in India, social media has been bursting with mixed reactions. At first, people were totally confused as to how the new tax system works. From figuring out what exactly GST would mean and if it would really help common people, there were various debates that took place online. People then posted photos of their first bill under GST and expressed an opinion about the significant tax reform. Meanwhile, Tamil actor Vijay’s grand Diwali release ‘Mersal’ features a few scenes in which he mocked the tax reform.

Interestingly, the scene irked the Tamil Nadu BJP government and they tried to put a ban to it. As soon as the news surfaced on networking sites, people were eager to watch it. In no time, their plan backfired and a 1.20-minute video floating around on Twitter went viral with more than 3,900 likes and 5,200 retweets.

The clip also has subtitles, so that no just Tamils, but everyone can understand what the actor is saying!

Watch the video here.

Scene that North Korean President Kim Jong-Un wants to delete from the Movie “Mersal”. (2017) pic.twitter.com/suBoE1s0ea

— History of India (@RealHistoryPic) 21 October 2017

Twitter was soon buzzing with reactions. Check out some tweets here.

But by banning this scene, they have helped to get viral whole country is watching it 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥

— David Mishra (@mrindia420) 21 October 2017

So wanna watch this movie , I hope it’s dubbed in English or Hindi.

— Roshan Rai (@Roshan_Kr_Rai) 21 October 2017

7 PM show and 65-70% theatre full already here in Pune

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Wow that’s some audience #Mersal pic.twitter.com/U2725d9K1f

— Roshan Rai (@Roshan_Kr_Rai) 21 October 2017

@akshaykumar please remake this movie in Hindi 🌿🚩🚩😂

— Anupun Kher (@AnupunKher) 21 October 2017

With same dialogues without any changes 👍😜

— 56″Tughlaq The Fakir (@NeverVoteForBJP) 21 October 2017

When GST slab were 18% our nationalist leaders boycott , now it’s 28% our nationalist leader blame others Party,

— Madhur Puri (@madhur_puri) 21 October 2017

We pay excess GST for everything so why can’t they use it in a wise way…..????

— Purvi (@purvi306) 21 October 2017

Correct a wise man & he will appreciate you;
Don’t correct the Govt or they will censor you.

~ Namo pic.twitter.com/MHXS8PDCj4

— Encounter (@Shahcarsm) 21 October 2017

As soon as Twitterati started talking about it, celebrities and politicians tried to defend the scene. Here’s what they said.

Mersal was certified. Dont re-censor it . Counter criticism with logical response. Dont silence critics. India will shine when it speaks.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) 20 October 2017

@actorvijay sir in #katthi u raise voice for farmers and in #thuppkai for army #thalaiva for father #Mersal u just nailed it sir

— प्रवीनशीला Yadav (@Praveen82292067) 21 October 2017

Toilet Ek Prem Katha Movie praise the #DeMonetisation let #Mersel have some kitty, for criticizing it. #FreedomofSpeech

— Vinod (@VinodDehlvi) 21 October 2017

Good that topic such as current taxation system and its misuse by the governing class is a subject of a dialogue in mainstream cinema.

— sharad govind (@ManjushaBhagade) 21 October 2017

Yeah he has a huge fan following. I was never his fan but Thanks to BJP I’m his fan now and gonna support all his movies.

— маленький ангел (@fehmeenavoice) 21 October 2017

this is democracy country..
democracy means having the right to criticise!! #Mersal #MersalVsModi
FEEL THE BGM..😎😎👇🏼👇🏼FOR THALAPATHY pic.twitter.com/zpYMdaIWfL

— OVIYAISM♔♕ஆர்மி FC™♔ (@OVIYAarmy06) 20 October 2017

Shame on @BJP4India @narendramodi to have gone after this movie which actually showing the reality of our medical care system.

— Rohin Makkar (@Rohino) 21 October 2017

Meanwhile, producer Hema Rukmani has issued a statement apologising to anyone who was offended by certain scenes in the film. The producers have also offered to remove the scenes in question if required.

What are your thoughts after watching the video? Tell us in the comments below.

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