Superstar Rajinikanth's political entry announcement has his fans exulting in happiness and celebrating their joy with feasts and parties. But PETA, or People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, has issued a formal request to the actor to ask his followers not to go overboard.

According to the request, Rajini's fans have planned a puja and feast in a kadaa-vettu-virundhu fashion on January 7, on which date they say that reportedly, Rajini will launch his political party.

It goes on to list the various ways that goats are immorally butchered during such feasts, which it claims as illegal. Also listed are the many laws of India which prohibit such killing in several provisions.

PETA has also tweeted this request: "Dear @superstarrajini. Best wishes on entry to politics. Please stop goat sacrifice in your name. Goats have feelings and do not want to die. 🐐. Please help the goats."