No cash!: New Silambarasan song criticises demonetisation, GST. Actor gets police protection

Barely weeks have passed since Kollywood actor Vijay's Diwali blockbuster Mersal ignited a furious row after the BJP took exception to a scene critical of the Goods and Services Tax.

Now, a Kollywood song sung by actor Silambarasan (or STR, or Simbu, as he's popularly known) has taken aim at one of the Narendra Modi government's economic reforms: demonetisation.

The 'Thatrom, Thookrom - Demonetisation anthem' was released on the anniversary of the note ban.

Chennai Police didn't want to take any chances, so they stationed police personnel in front of the actor's house.

But what does Silambarasan's song say?

A part of its refrain drips with sarcasm: "No cash! Let's celebrate without asking questions....let's learn to barter...let's watch the film with our eyes shut."

Pointing to the Vijay Mallya episode, the song says tax evaders escaped to foreign nations while the middle class suffered.

"Those who earned money honestly have to see their money become useless, while black money has turned white", Silambarasan sings.

The music video shows laudatory tweets on demonetisation posted by Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, as Silambarasan sings "The citizen has given his support (Rajinikanth) and has extended blind support (Kamal Haasan)."

The song takes a dig at the Goods and Services Tax, too.

"We thought it was over, but GST came!" Silambarasan ends emphatically before a refrain.

WATCH | Silambarasan's 'Demonetisation anthem' (Video courtesy: Trend Music/YouTube)