Finance Minister responds to Kamal’s threat


Kamal Haasan recently opposed the levy of 28 per cent tax for feature films under the GST. He threatened to quit cinema if the GST rate for regional films is not changed.

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has responded to the actor’s plea of making the tax to 12 to 18 per cent.

Without mentioning the name of Kamal Haasan Jaitley said that using media to pressurize the Government will not serve any purpose as this Government cannot be arm twisted.

He however assured that all the representations against GST rates will be looked into.

Responding to his Kamal tweeted,’ Not pressurizing. It’s a plea & SOS from regional cinema to our FM We fear it will collapse.We request the council to do all to save it.’

We will have to wait and see whether Kamal’s request is accepted.