The unit of Purampokku decided to stall it's shooting schedule on 4th of August and join the protest declared by the Director's union against the Srilankan government! Though there was no formal announcement on the cancelation of shooting by the trade bodies, director Jhananathan chose to lead by example and the shooting which was happening continuously in the city has been called off for a day, he said "I thank my artistes and technicians for supporting this, and we as a race of dignity prove to  the world that we mean what we protest!"