Vijay Antony has officially issued a press statement on the ongoing controversy about Ashok Kumar's suicide. 
 

"Sasikumar is one of the best directors in the industry and a very good-hearted person. It is very disheartening to know about the suicide of Ashok Kumar. He should have avoided this move, as his wife and kids have to suffer now.

For the past six years, I have been borrowing money from Anbu Chezhiyan and making films. Till date, I have been paying back money, along with the interest, in the right proper way. Anbu has been good to me, so far, and I feel his name is being over exaggerated and depicted in a wrong manner. 99 % of the producers have become successful now only after making films by borrowing money for production.

Ashok Kumar's death should be the last suicide incident. I am against suicide. I have suffered along with my mother, in our earlier stages, when my father committed suicide. I also have debts to be cleared. I am working towards it. RIP Ashok Kumar

With Love,
Vijay Antony"