"This was not right. There is no ban against Thilakan," B.Unnikrishnan

The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) denied that it had issued any directive against Malayalam actor Thilakan, saying that the actor was trying to "politicise and divide film industry on caste lines". FEFKA General Secretary B Unnikrishnan told reporters here that he was prepared to resign if Thilakan's allegation that he was removed from Mohanlal starrer 'Christian Brothers', following "pressures" from the organisation, was proved right. Thilakan had earlier said that FEFKA, an association of film directors and technicians and AMMA (Association of Malayalam movie artistes) were functioning as "mafia gangs" to protect the narrow interests of a chosen few. The actor alleged that the organisations had issued directives to everyone against offering him any roles. "This was not right. There is no ban against Thilakan," Unnikrishnan said, adding, the issue would be discussed at the FEFKA meeting on February 17.