Rajmohan holds charge of five portfolios in CM Vijay’s cabinet. Along with Film Technology, he oversees School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity, and the Archaeological Department.
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Actor Vishal took to X (formerly Twitter) on May 17, 2026, to voice his disappointment over the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to appoint Minister Rajmohan as the in-charge of Film Technology and the Cinematograph Act.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar approved the portfolios for the nine ministers sworn in alongside Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. Minister Rajmohan was handed charge of School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity, along with the Film Technology and Cinematograph Act portfolio. Rajmohan is the MLA from the Egmore constituency.
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Happy to see #CMJosephVijay allocating ministries to respective elected MLAs but it’s disheartening to see honorable minister #Rajmohan to be in charge as minister of Film Technology and Cinematograph Act. How would I or we as a body or as an association render our requests or…
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— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) May 17, 2026
Vishal welcomed the overall ministry allocation but drew the line at the film portfolio. He questioned how the film industry, as a body or association, could take its grievances to a minister with little or no direct experience of the sector. He pointed out that CM Vijay himself has been part of the film fraternity for 30 years, from grassroots level, and is far better placed to understand the industry’s struggles.
Vishal described the Tamil film industry as “bleeding” and said producers and production houses are badly in need of relief. He stressed that meaningful reforms are long overdue.
He clarified at the end of his post that he did not intend to demean Rajmohan personally. “Not demeaning Mr. Rajmohan, but it’s just my opinion. CM can give us the much-needed relief,” he wrote.
Along with his concerns about the ministerial appointment, Vishal listed three specific demands that he said have been pending for nine years:
1. Government Ticketing Window
Vishal called for the introduction of a government-run ticketing window. He said this would generate revenue for the state while also benefiting viewers, who currently pay ₹30 per ticket.
2. Abolition of Local Body Tax
He urged government to scrap local body tax on films. Vishal pointed out that Tamil Nadu is the only state in India to levy two taxes on films by going against the “one India, one tax” principle.
3. Higher Subsidies for Small Films
Vishal asked that the subsidy for small films be increased annually, calling the current amount meagre and inadequate for the ground realities of independent and low-budget filmmaking.
Vishal’s post drew responses from other film industry figures, but not all were in agreement.
Our Honorable Chief Minister and Nanba #CMJosephVijay surely would not have taken this decision without careful thought and consideration. Rather than reacting impulsively, let us give it some time and extend our support. I’m hopeful that Minister Raj Mohan will deliver his best… pic.twitter.com/oA1o9vKD7T
— Raghava Lawrence (@offl_Lawrence) May 17, 2026
Actor and director Raghava Lawrence expressed confidence in CM Vijay’s decision. He urged the film fraternity to support Minister Rajmohan and give him a fair opportunity to settle into his role. Lawrence wrote that CM Vijay would not have taken the decision without careful thought.
மாண்புமிகு அமைச்சர் @imrajmohan அவர்கள் சமூக வலைதளங்களில் மிகவும் பிரபலமானவர் மட்டுமல்ல, அந்த துறையில் நல்ல அனுபவமும் கொண்டவர். அவர் ஒரு திரைப்படத்தையும் இயக்கியுள்ளார். மேலும், சினிமா துறையில் பலருடன் நல்ல நட்பும் நெருக்கமும் கொண்டவர். தமிழ் சினிமா துறையின் பிரச்சனைகள் மற்றும்… pic.twitter.com/tCrurjf0j3
— T Siva (@TSivaAmma) May 17, 2026
Producer T Siva also backed the appointment. He said Rajmohan is popular on social media and has experience in that space. He added that Rajmohan has directed a film and shares close ties with many in the cinema industry. Siva called the appointment “an exceedingly appropriate decision” and thanked CM Vijay for it.
Win your trust with people, get elected and do as you wish.. kindly do not intervene with decisions.. Being a fraternity from the industry, I’m sure he knows our problems and surely will help us out.. kindly let his decisions be respected and wait for an outcome.. Let’s not come…
— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) May 17, 2026
Actor Arun Vijay gave an implicit response to Vishal’s remarks. He asked people not to interfere in government decisions, saying CM Vijay is well aware of the challenges in the film sector.
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