Ajay Devgn in debt of UP CM Akhilesh Yadav

Actor Ajay Devgn has thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for making his latest film "Drishyam" tax-free in the state.

"Thanks to UP Govt. and @yadavakhilesh for making @DrishyamTheFilm tax free. One more reason for you all to watch the film," Ajay posted on Twitter on Tuesday.

Drishyam starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu is directed by Nishikant Kamat and released on 31st July. The movie portrays Ajay as a middle class man who takes serious steps to protect his family from the dark side of law.

The state has made many films tax-free in the past. Salman Khan starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", apart from "Tevar", "Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho", "Hamari Adhuri Kahani" and "Masaan", are among such films.

With inputs from IANS