Kamal calls for restraint

Amidst whipped up emotions in the day long fast organized by the Tamil film industry to protest against the attitude of Kannadiga politicians and organizations over Hogenakkal water project, Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan delivered a subdued speech, calling for restraint on all sides.

He said that 'Tamils were an old race and should not afraid of these small events', apparently referring to Satyaraj's strident speech egging Tamils not to live like cowards. Kamal also supported lyricist Vairamuthu's stand that the Centre should intervene to get Tamil Nadu's rightful share of the Cauvery waters for the Hogenakkal project. 'The issue should not affect brotherhood between the two states', said Kamal.

"Let this fast convey a message to the Centre," he said, denouncing violence in both states.

While appreciating the strong sentiments of the some of speakers, Kamal said the issue involved crores of people and not a game played in a lighter vein.

"I want Rajini, I want Kumble and I also want Sathyaraj," he added.

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Kamal's restraint tone gained importance in the context of fiery speech made by a few including Sathyaraj, Mansoor Ali Khan and Vijaya T. Rajendar.

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