While the post-production works of Mersal was happening on full swing, there happened to be something really perplexing. The unexpected 10-day FEFSI strike put a sudden halt to the post-production works for many big films including Mersal. This had created a buzz that if the strike isn’t called off shortly, it would definitely have an impact on Mersal, which will keep it away from the theatrical release for Diwali. Finally with both Tamil Film Producers Council and FEFSI Union leaders coming to an amicable conclusion, the post-production works have revived. So, there would be no delay in the release of Mersal and it will hit screens as planned on October 18.

Mersal stars Vijay in three different roles with Samantha, Kajal Aggarwal and Nithya Menen in lead roles. Atlee has directed the film, which has musical score by AR Rahman.