Nadigar Sangam  

Chennai: The election for the Nadigar Sangam, association of film, television and stage actors from the Tamil film and entertainment industry began today. Nearly 3,000 artistes are expected to cast their vote.

Outgoing office-bearers such as president Nassar, secretary Vishal Reddy and treasurer Karthi are seeking another term, whereas Bhagyaraj, Udhaya, Kutty Padmini and Ishari Ganesh are contesting against them. Meanwhile, Superstar Rajinikanth put out a tweet stating that he will not be able to vote this time as the postal ballot has not reached him. The date for election to Nadigar Sangam was set after the Madras high court gave a green signal. Actress Khushboo, stars Vijay, Suriya and others cast their votes. Results of the same will be announced by evening.

The highly controversial Nadigar Sangam election, scheduled for June 23, now stands 'cancelled', as the  Registrar of Societies said they need time to enquire with those, who were suspended or dismissed from the association for various reasons and have no right to vote

 

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar released a letter, in which she criticised actor Vishal ahead of Nadigar Sangam election in Tamil Nadu

With Wednesday's developments, the simmering discontent in Tamil Nadu Producers' Council (TFPC) has come to an ugly boil. Dissenters are alleging that Vishal has no time for TFPC, as he, a busy actor, is also tied up with his responsibilities as the chief of Nadigar Sangam (the apex body for actors and technicians in Tamil film world)

The South Indian Artistes Association or Nadigar Sangam has announced their decision to form an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) following the allegations made as part of the #MeToo movement.