Actor Vishal regrets remarks against TN Film Producers Council

Seeking to end his months long tussle with Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council, Tamil film actor Vishal today expressed regret for his remarks in an affidavit he filed in the Madras High Court here today.
Vishal was temporarily suspended by the council for his alleged remarks in a Tamil magazine against the film body a few months back.
Subsequently, the producer's council suspended the membership of the actor for a period of three months.
When the actor moved the Court against his suspension, the council submitted that it would be revoked if he expressed regret for his remarks.
When the matter came up for hearing today before Justice K Kalayanasundaram, the actor expressed regret in an affidavit.

In his petition, Vishal submitted that he had only expressed his personal views, sans any ulterior motive or intention to hurt anyone.

In the same interview, he had clarified that he had nothing personal against any of the elected office bearers but still some of individuals felt that he had made a personal attack.
He further said, "In order to avoid further confrontation and for the betterment of the council and in the interest of maintaining better relationship between various interlinked associations in the industry, I have filed the present affidavit.
"I am a hardworking, honest, responsible and law abiding citizen with great respect for the Law, Courts and Rules and Regulations governing various bodies," he added.

He urged that his temporary suspension may be revoked.
The hearing of the suit filed by Vishal, assailing the decision of council is scheduled to come up on January 6.