Chennai: South Indian Artists Association general secretary Vishal has said all cinema shootings will be cancelled 23 June to ensure that all the artistes vote on the association’s election.
The election is set to take place from 7 am to 5 pm, 23 June at Dr MGR Janaki College for Arts and Science on Dr Durgabai Deshmuk Road, RA Puram, Chennai.
Elections will be held for the post of president, currently held by Nasser, two vice-presidents held by Ponvannan and Karunas, the post of general secretary held by Vishal, the treasurer post held by Karthi and the 24-member executive committee.
It was earlier announced that Nasser would be contesting once again for the post of president in this elections along with his same team members Karthi and Vishal. While applications are currently open, the list of contestants will be announced 14 June.
Actor Udhaya, who is currently a part of the EC, announced that he would contest against Vishal for the post of general secretary since he found the latter’s performance unsatisfactory.