Former TN CM J.Jayalalaitha was put behind the bars over disproportionate asset case. She has been sentenced to four years in jail, besides a Rs 100 crore fine. Members of Tamil Film Exhibitors Association stood by her her. Kollywood operations such as shootings and theatre screenings came to a grinding halt as Kollywood observed a one-day “hunger-strike” protest against the conviction and jailing. Those present included Sarath Kumar, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Suriya, Vikram, Karthi, Sivakarthikeyan, Jiiva, Srikanth and Vikram Prabhu. Yesteryear actresses Venniradai Nirmala and Sachu were among the first to arrive while actor Senthil broke down as he entered the venue. ‘Superstar’ Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan, Ajith and Vijay could not make it to the protest.
