It's a known fact that the Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council (TFPC) has asked the filmmakers to not release new films from March 16. They have also instructed filmmakers to stop the shooting of their respective films.

Interestingly, superstar Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film, tentatively titled Thalapathy 62, written and directed by AR Murugaoss, has continued to shoot even after the announced shutdown. Reportedly, the team is currently shooting an action sequence at Victoria Hall in Chennai.

"Actor #Vijay 's shooting is happening now at Victoria Hall. Where is our unity? How can our council give spl permission? I strongly oppose this decision. Don't split up. [sic]" J Satish Kumar from the JSK Corporation slammed the double standards of the producers' council.

However, S Durairaj, the secretary of Tamil Film Producers' Council, has clarified that Sun Pictures, the production house bankrolling Thalapathy 62, has sought a special permission stating that stunt choreographers Ram-Lakshman do not have dates for the next two months and the delay will affect the film a lot, as the movie is scheduled for a Diwali release.

Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film also marks his third association with Thalapathy Vijay after the blockbuster Thuppakki and Kaththi. The film stars Keerthy Suresh as the female lead.