Tamil Nadu has come to an absolute stand still as actors such as Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan gathered for a day-long fast organized by Nadigar Sangam (the South Indian Artistes Association). Their main motto is to express solidarity with the youngsters protesting against the ban on Jallikattu. Superstar Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay and double Oscar-winning composer A.R Rahman have also joined in and we expect the protest to last till 6 pm. But how will they be protesting? Will they be talking to the media or the politicians? Well we have all the details right here... Also Read - Major: Adivi Sesh starrer to have previews much before its official release; will this affect Prithviraj and Vikram?
A source from the Nadigar Sangam told IANS, "It would be a silent protest. Nobody will speak a word as they don't want the spotlight to shift on them from youngsters at Marina beach. The fast will continue till 5 pm in the evening." Protests against the ban on the popular and ancient bull-taming sport (Jallikattu) by the Supreme Court have been taking place in the city since Monday. Also Read - Prithviraj: Akshay Kumar on his film clashing with Adivi Sesh’s Major and Kamal Haasan’s Vikram; says, ‘We can’t stop anybody…’
The Tamil film fraternity has actively expressed its support in favour of Jallikattu. Actor Jayam Ravi, who participated in the protest at the Marina Beach yesterday, tweeted, "I felt immense pride to be a part of a revolutionary movement last night at Marina. The atmosphere was electrifying and inspiring." He further wrote, "To be honest, I intended to stay for half hour as I had to travel back to Tirupati to resume work today, but stayed back for hours out of sheer awe and admiration for the youth of my land." ALSO READ - Suriya's Singam 3 promotion campaign CANCELLED in Tamil Nadu to show support for Jallikattu Also Read - Cannes 2022: Tom Cruise in cruise-control mode at Top Gun Maverick premiere; Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller make for glam co-pilots [View Pics]
Support in favour of Jallikattu has also come from neighboring industries. Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu tweeted, "Jallikattu is the spirit of Tamil Nadu - bold and fearless. Proud to see such a statement of unity among Tamilians for something that they truly believe in." He went on to say he admires the "way the students of Tamil Nadu have been standing up for the cause, relentlessly fighting for their roots and culture." ALSO READ - Rajinikanth, Ajith, Dhanush join protest against Jallikattu ban being held in Chennai
Today all the theatres across Tamil Nadu will remain closed in support of the movement. As a member of the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owner Association said, "Theatres will only function after 6 p.m. They will remain shut the entire day as it's important that all of us participate and support the cause."
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- ByIANS
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- Published: January 20, 2017 2:59 PM IST
