Story and screenplay writer of critically blockbusters like 'Baahubali' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', Vijayendra Prasand has now written the screenplay for Atlee's 'Mersal' with Thalapathy Vijay. When asked details about the film, Prasad, who is also father to ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, said, “When Atlee was narrating the story to me, he explained one particular scene. It was a scene from the 80s portion where Vijay's newborn toddler would raise his hand up whenever he hears his father's voice. As soon as I heard this, I told Atlee that there is some energy in this concept, let's do this!”
Released last week, the film is currently embroiled in controversy for criticising the Goods and Services Tax and the Digital India Initiative. Its box office collections however, remain unaffected. 'Mersal' made £430 million on its opening day as it played on over 4500 screens. Theatres witnessed a 95 per cent occupancy on the second day.
