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Actor Rajinikanth has pulled out of the event of handing over the keys of 150 homes to Tamils in Jaffna on April 9.

The houses were built by Gnanam Foundation, which has been named after Lyca Group chairman Subaskaran Allirajah’s mother, at a cost of Rs. 22 crore.

Mr. Rajinikanth said he agreed to visit the island nation since he wanted to see the places where Tamils lived and died for their cause.

“Though I disagree with the reasons given by VCK chief Thirumavalavan and MDMK chief Vaiko, I will not participate in the event”, he said in a statement.

The leaders of the pro-Tamil outfits had cautioned the actor from getting “involved” in the emotive ethnic issue.

Mr. Rajinikanth said he planned to meet Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and urge him to find a lasting solution to the fishermen issue.

“I am not a politician, I am an artist. My job is to entertain people. In future, if I get a chance to visit Sri Lanka to witness the place of the ‘holy war’, don’t silence me”, he said.(The Hindu)


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  • predictor Sunday, 26 March 2017 09:35 AM

    Very good decision. respect you. war in any reason that is disaster. state terrorism made the root cause of the war. via DM Android App

    kumar Thursday, 30 March 2017 02:25 AM

    Iif band your country has no quality movi,u can watch from ur home.

    kumar Thursday, 30 March 2017 02:16 AM

    For tamils was a holy war

    Ramza Monday, 27 March 2017 09:34 PM

    Thanks for not coming......... Sri Lanka no need actors....

    Stamley Isaac Monday, 27 March 2017 12:18 PM

    Let the Governments of both countries solve the problems.

    Srian Monday, 27 March 2017 09:48 AM

    His not coming is no great loss!!!

    Leo Monday, 27 March 2017 06:10 AM

    A greedy man fighting for his own greedy purpose by declining education for children to sacrifice them for his selfish reasons is a holy war via DM Android App

    Maria Sunday, 26 March 2017 05:56 PM

    You fellows who created the root cause for state sponsored war

    Jagath Leanage Sunday, 26 March 2017 05:50 PM

    Similar incident happened long time ago and actor Amitab bachchan pulled out a tour to Sri Lanka scaring south indians .

    Shelly. Sunday, 26 March 2017 04:57 PM

    It is best time for this ACTOR to launch a HOLY WAR between Thamil Nadu and NEW DELHI for freedom for Tamils. And after learning the lesson to go and meet Indian President. via DM Android App

    SL Sunday, 26 March 2017 10:58 AM

    Holy terrorism to have separate Tamil mono ethnic country

    Palle Sunday, 26 March 2017 10:11 AM

    It's not relevant to us.

    Kadiya Saturday, 25 March 2017 07:11 PM

    Firstly Mr. Tough Guy, it was not a holy war but a dirty one started by your own country and secondly you are a victim of false propaganda and just missed a chance of saying hello to thousands of your fans who worship you for what you are on the silver screen. Someday you will realize that you let down your Sri Lankan fans, big time

    ahamed Sunday, 26 March 2017 09:04 AM

    Neighbor country still looks as a holy war?

    Yousuf Ali Sunday, 26 March 2017 08:44 AM

    Mahilchi.. via DM iOS App

    Tissa Sunday, 26 March 2017 08:20 AM

    Nonsans in good all day there was kallathony in Srilanka No that has stopped via DM Android App

    Dam sham to you Sunday, 26 March 2017 07:13 AM

    Whether it is HOLYWAR (Tamils) or not (Singhales) it is not a matter but people are suffering and Rajanikanth is a GOOD entertainment for the suffering masses. Don't be a communal politician fighting from the arm chair.

    ceylon Sunday, 26 March 2017 07:08 AM

    he can say it because srilanka did not solve the problem.injustice create more injustice.country need smart leader urgently. via DM Android App

    ceylon Sunday, 26 March 2017 07:00 AM

    srilanka never had and dont have clever interligent leaders.only had and have stupid minded theives.that is the reason for lawlessnesscorruptionpoverty and violence. via DM Android App

    Fazil Saturday, 25 March 2017 09:21 PM

    See the word, he has used.. HOLY WAR... Pls ban his films and entry in srilanka....

    mackie noohuthambi Saturday, 25 March 2017 09:02 PM

    non sense and nuisance and it is an act of 7th sense creature. if what rajnikanth says are true to the best of his knowledge he should not have cancelled the trip. thiruma and vaiko are not really interested in helping sri lankan tamils. they just play the ltte card, and they have been rejected by tamils, thanks for the latest tally of election results in tamil nadu. they are just black mailing the superstar.

    rosebud Saturday, 25 March 2017 08:27 PM

    Holy War via DM Android App

    ANTON Saturday, 25 March 2017 07:46 PM

    NANDREE !!!!!

    Hiran Saturday, 25 March 2017 07:20 PM

    Sorry sir! That war between the most ruthless terrorist outfit and Sri Lankan armed forces, never was a holy war. It was simply sheer terrorism from LTTE's side!


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