Kollywood Actor Vishnu Vishal Speaks Out on Lack of Support in the Industry

Kollywood actor Vishnu Vishal has opened up about the struggles he has faced in the Tamil film industry despite the success of his 2018 film Ratsasan. Vishnu has spoken about having to work for years to get a project greenlit, facing rejection from producers, and feeling shortchanged in the industry. He has also expressed his disappointment with the lack of recognition and support from fellow actors and producers.

Key Takeaways:

• Vishnu Vishal's 2018 film Ratsasan was a success, but he has struggled to get subsequent projects greenlit, often having to work for years to secure funding.
• He has faced rejection from producers, with six producers backing out of the film Gatta Kusthi at the last minute, and four producers changing their minds for Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran.
• Vishnu has had to turn producer himself due to the lack of support from others, stating that he feels shortchanged in the industry.
• He has not received recognition from fellow actors, with none of the actors he admires calling him in person to congratulate him on his success.
• Vishnu has produced several of his own films, including the rom-com Oho Enthan Baby and the upcoming Aaryan.

Statistics:

• Nine films that were committed to Vishnu Vishal post the success of Ratsasan were dropped.
• Four producers changed their minds for Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran.
• Six producers backed out of the film Gatta Kusthi at the last minute.
• Three producers backed out of the film FIR: Faizal Ibrahim Raiz.

Sources:

• Hindustan Times, "Vishnu Vishal shares his struggles in the Tamil film industry"
• Vishnu Vishal's comments to the media while promoting Aaryan