A day after actor Vishal criticised the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), GST intelligence team conducted a raid at his house, reports emerged.
Earlier, referring to BJP leader H. Raja's remarks, reported in a section of the media—that he had watched the movie Mersal online—Vishal, head of the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and general secretary of the South Indian Artistes' Association (SIAA), had demanded an apology from him.
"Dear Mr H. Raja, as a leader and prominent personality, you are advocating piracy and blatantly agreeing to it," Vishal said in a statement.
The actor said he wondered "how a political leader like you could watch a pirated version of a film (online)" and added that it "sets a bad example".
This was "totally insensitive and uncalled for," said Vishal, who is known for his strong anti-piracy stand and activities.
Demanding an apology from Raja on the matter, Vishal also pressed the government to enact more stringent anti-piracy laws.
