Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam on Friday, 17 January, accused superstar Rajinikanth of "uttering a blatant lie" in connection with a 1971 rally held by social reformer Periyar, demanded his apology and also filed a police complaint seeking action against him.
DVK President Kolathur Mani, in a statement, alleged that the actor uttered a "blatant lie that the images of Lord Ram and Sita were taken nude in a rally, held as part of superstition eradication conference held in 1971 at Salem." The actor made the remarks at an event held by a magazine on 14 January, the outfit said.
Mani demanded an unconditional apology from the actor and said his outfit has filed a police complaint against him.
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