Trouble for Rajinikanth? Pro-Tamil group files complaint at Coimbatore against the actor

Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK), pro-Tamil group has filed a complaint against superstar Rajinikanth for allegedly making false remarks on Periyar, aist Dravidian icon at 50th-anniversary celebrations of Thuglak Magazine. During an event, Rajinikanth had attributed a false story to Periyar which went viral on social media, which has irked DVK. Taking objection to this, DVK has filed a complaint with Coimbatore Commissioner on Friday.

In addition to this, y have also threatened to st protests outside atres that are screening Rajinikanth's latest film 'Darbar' if he doesn't apologize for his comments.

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Pro-Tamil organisation DVK deny Rajinikanth's allegations

Rajinikanth during Thuglak event said that Periyar conducted a rally where naked picture of Lord Rama and Sita were decorated with garlands tied with slippers. He furr went on to say that this particular edition of Thuglak magazine was banned by DMK n, however, people still went on to buy magazine in black market for a higher price.

But pro-Tamil organisation DVK has denied all se allegations and says that Rajinikanth is pedalling a fake story and hence he should apologise for it. y've also asked police to book Rajinikanth under section 153A and 505(1)(b) for creating a divide between groups with speech and for spreading wrongful information among public.

Many pro-Tamil group leaders have also come forward and called Rajinikanth out for being factually wrong. y also said that he should take back his words. coordinator of group Kolathur Mani has said, "Everyone who is fond of Periyar and who respects Periyar should file a complaint immediately against Rajinikanth who has spread misinformation with an intent."

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