Even as the Tamil Film Producers' Council is contemplating issuing 'red cards' to those actresses who absent themselves from the audio-launch of their respective films, a surprising move has taken place in Kollywood. Some actresses, who had recently absented themselves at audio-launches, had reportedly lodged complaints with the Nadigar Sangam in order to circumvent the Council's move.

The complaint says that "The Producers' Council threatens action against for absenting from the audio-launches. Most of the time, the producers don't inform us well in advance about the proposed function. Moreover, the balance amount due to us is not paid promptly by the producers. This prevents us from whole-heartedly taking part in such events. If we are shooting abroad at the time of audio-launch of our films, it's the duty of the concerned producers to arrange for our air-ticket and accommodation to enable us to be present at the function.

"More often than not, producers fail to extend us these courtesies. How can we arrive from abroad or at a far-away distance without air-ticket and accommodation? It'd be helpful if the Sangam advises us about our future course of action."

Thus, the ball has now been hurled back in the Council's court!