The Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) issued new guidelines, sparking concerns that only Tamil artists would be allowed in Kollywood films. Actor Pawan Kalyan criticized this directive, urging the Tamil industry to embrace inclusivity. However, Actor Nassar has now clarified that the guidelines were misinterpreted. In a video shared by Nassar, he dismissed reports claiming exclusivity for Tamil artists, stating, "There’s a wrong news going around in the media that actors from other languages will not be entertained in the Tamil industry. This is misinterpreted and mischievous information." He emphasized that the industry needs talents from across industries, especially in the era of pan-Indian films. Nassar highlighted that FEFSI's focus is to protect the rights of Tamil film industry workers. He recalled the industry's rich tradition of welcoming talents from various regions and assured that they will together elevate Tamil films to a global level. The intent behind the guidelines was to support local workers, not to discourage
