Cauvery protest: Rajini's request to CSK players and audience

Speaking to the media outside his residence in Poes Garden, actor Rajinikanth spoke of the Cauvery issue and said he wishes that the Chennai Super Kings players will wear black badge during the IPL matches to represent the people's worries. Further, he said the audience can also wear black to show solidarity with the protest.

He further spoke about Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan and said, "Kamal is not my enemy. Poverty, Bribery and Unemployment are my enemies."

Notably, several actors including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Suriya, Vishal, Karthi and Sivakarthikeyan are holding a silent protest against the failure in forming Cauvery Management Board at Valluvar Kottam on Sunday.