Rajinikanth had made a strong speech where he slammed Karnataka over the Hogenakkal water row, at a protest rally organized on April 4. Rajnikanth had said, 'Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have had a clear agreement made over their borders surrounding Hogenakkal 50 years ago. And when we plan to take water that is on our side and someone raises an objection, should not they be kicked?'
Taking umbrage at the statement, Karnataka has reacted by banning his films in the state. Rajnikanth is facing a lot of flak following his aggressive stand on the Hogenakkal water issue. Feeling the heat, Rajnikanth had clarified that he did not say anything derogatory against the Kannadigas and maintained that whatever he said was against those who indulged in disturbing the harmony between Kanndigas and Tamilians. However, the pro-Kannada groups insisted that the actor should apologize to all the Kannadigas.
