'Mersal,' Thalapathy Vijay's most-controversial film of 2017, has been nominated for two UK awards. The film became the career-best for Vijay, the hero of the film, who played a triple role in the action drama. The film has been nominated for National Film Award UK 2018, one of the prestigious annual awards given out by National Film Academy - which supports and encourages talents that make up motion picture industries.
'Mersal' has been nominated under two categories - Best Supporting Actor (for Vijay's performance), and Best Foreign Language Film. Vijay is competing against the likes of Keith Allen (Kingsman 'The Golden Circle') and Jordan Stephens ('Access All Areas'). On the other hand, 'Mersal' is on a race with international films like 'Happy End' (France) and 'Loveless' (Russia) for the title Best Foreign Language Film Award.
The winners will be decided based on the audience's votes. The results will be announced on March 28. Directed by Atlee, 'Mersal' also has Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha, SJ Suryah and Nithya Menen in the lead roles.
