'Kaththi' conflict has been resolved, Happy Deepavali: Vijay

“Since producers have agreed to remove (Lyca Productions’) name from the title and banner, the conflict has been resolved and decks have been cleared for (the film's) release this Deepavali”

Still from Kaththi.

Kollywood actor Vijay, who remained silent even as Tamil outfits upped the ante against Kaththi 's producer, Lyca Productions, who was alleged to have business links with Sri Lankan President, Mahinda Rajapaksa, has released a statement thanking producers for agreeing to remove Lyca from the film's banner. He also thanked former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

In a statement, he said, "Over the last few days, few Tamil outfits have been demanding that references to Lyca Productions be removed from the film's banner and title. Since the producers have agreed to remove the name from the title and banner, the conflict has been resolved and decks have been cleared for its release this Deepavali. I hope the fans and public enjoy the film this Deepavali."

"I thank J. Jayalalithaa for all the support. I also thank the police and exhibitors," he said.

The actor also wished everyone for Deepavali. 

Sword hangs over Kaththi What is the controversy? The theatre owners stopped making reservations over the connection of a co-producer of the movie to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. >Read here The producers of the movie issued a clarification about what they termed a misinformation campaign by some vested interests against the production company. >Read here Former PMK MLA and Tamizhar Vaazhvurimai Katchi leader, Panruti T. Velmurugan, took exception to attempts to get the movie released despite pro-Tamil groups opposing the film. >Read here The uncertainty over the release of the movie on Deepavali day continues even as the producer, Ayngaran International, claimed to have met the demands of various Tamil outfits. >Read here