The Tamil Film Industry is observing a one-day-strike today to protest against the service tax levied by the Centre.
The tax came into effect from July 2012. Industry members say the service tax severely affected some sections of the film industry and that the industry wanted to raise its voice when the budget session of Parliament was round the corner.
Accordingly, there is a complete shutdown today where shooting for Tamil Films and Television serials is concerned. Theatres that normally screen Tamil Films will also remain shut between 8 am and 5 pm today.
Besides actors, directors and producers, distributors technicians and theatre owners are also participating in the strike.