Simbu and Vishal attacked:Cinejwala:

Simbu and Vishal was attacked by none other than director Tarun Gopi. Tarun gopi who directed Thimiru with Vishal and Kaalai with Simbu in the lead gotupset with the actors. In an 2009 interview Tarun Gopi, burst out with anger stating that Vishal and Simbu have cheated him.

Tarun Gopi said that he didn't recieve any salary from Vishal family who produced the movie, even after the films huge success. Then with much distress the director started his second venture titled Kaalai with Simbu. Tarun said i couldn't concentrate on the film well because the actor was not responding well which lead to the film's failure. After attacking Simbu and Vishal verbally, now after a year's gap the director turned actor has asked apology for the statements made by him.

Tarun Gopi said that he understands the problems faced by the stars only after turning into an actor. Tarun Gopi was seen in Mayandi Kudumbathar and his next film Pechiakka Marumagan is due to be released soon.