Controversy not a marketing tool for 'Madras Cafe': John

John Abraham is disappointed to see his second production venture "Madras Cafe" be dragged in controversies as the actor-producer had no intention to promote the film this way.
Directed by Shoojit Sircar, "Madras Cafe" is set in the late 80s and early 90s in India and Sri Lanka. The spy thriller traces the political and military histories of the neighbours and covers the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Lankan rebel group LTTE's activities through the eye of an agent, played by Abraham.
"I don't think we made this film to create controversies. That has never been our marketing tool. So we are very disappointed that all this is happening so close to the release. Shoojit and me are just one film old and the last thing we wanted to do was create a controversy," John told PTI in an interview.

MDMK leader Vaiko, Seeman, founder of 'Naaam Thamizhar Katchi (We Tamils Party) and other pro-Tamil outfits have sought a ban on the film alleging that it has portrayed LTTE in bad light.
"We want to make films with credible content. It is disturbing to see what is happening at present. We have full faith in the democracy, full faith in the government and we hope that people exercise their good will and come and see the film," the 40-year-old actor said.
"Madras Cafe" also stars Nargis Fakhri, who plays a war correspondent and will mark the debut of actress Rashi Khanna. The film will hit theatres this Friday.