Tamil Film Stars Join Cauvery Protests, Rajini Asks CSK to Sport Black Bands in IPL
Objecting to the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the state, Rajinikanth said, "It would be an embarrassment if we celebrate IPL while common people are thirsty. I implore the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players to at least sport black bands over the issue," he said.
Chennai: Top names from Tamil Nadu’s film fraternity joined the ongoing Cauvery protests on Sunday and urged the BJP-led Centre to set up the Cauvery Management Board (CMB).
While actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan participated in a protest organised by various film bodies, his cinematic and political rival Rajinikanth addressed reporters outside his residence.
“Tamil Nadu is demanding in one voice — set up the Cauvery Management Board. I urge the Prime Minister to take necessary steps,” the actor said.
Objecting to the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the state, Rajinikanth said, “It would be an embarrassment if we celebrate IPL while common people are thirsty. I implore the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players to at least sport black bands over the issue,” he said.
Asked if his stand would affect the revenue of his films in Karnataka, the actor said, “I am agitating for the right cause.”
