After Rajinikanth refused to apologise for his statement on Periyar rally, fans support the actor on Twitter

After Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth refused to issue an apology for his statement during the 50th anniversary souvenir of Thuglak magazine, the actor’s fans took to Twitter and expressed their support. #IStandWithRajinikanth has been trending on social media for since last evening. For the unversed, Rajinikanth stated that idols of lord Ram and Sita were taken in an offensive way, during a Periyar rally in 1971.

A complaint was made against Rajinikanth by Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam for 'spreading false information' about social reformer Periyar. After he was asked to issue an apology, the actor stated during a press meet refused to issue an apology and also stated that he still stands by his statement, which showing a newspaper report from 1971. In the news report, the said incident was narrated. The complaint was filed by the president of DVK, Mani and an FIR has been filed under Section 153 (Promoting enmity between different groups) and Section 505 (Statements conducting public mischief) of Indian Penal Code.

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Meanwhile, Rajinikanth’s Darbar was released earlier this month and his next film, Thalaivar 168, is currently being shot in Hyderabad. Directed by Siruthai Siva, the film is being produced by Sun Pictures. Thalaivar 168 also has Khushbu, Meena, Prakash Raj, Keerthy Suresh, Sathish, Soori in key roles. Darbar, on the other hand, was directed by AR Murugadoss, and the film has Nayanthara as the female lead. Darbar was bankrolled by Lyca Productions.