The agitating members also demanded the federation to take immediate steps to ensure that they get their pending salaries soon. "We are suffering from a lot of problems. But our leadership is turning a deaf ear", they said.

"A hike in the wages was pending for a longtime now. However, despite our innumerable requests, the federation is not taking care of our interests. We demand immediate intervention of president V C Guhanathan", they said.

Meanwhile, Guhanathan has assured that the problem would be solved soon. The FEFSI has a membership of 23,000, among which 10,000 are daily wagers like make-up men and stunt masters. It regulates the activities of various craft unions of the South Indian film industry.