Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday extended his support for jallikattu, the popular and ancient bull-taming sport, played usually around Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. ALSO READ: Bairavaa ReviewALSO READ: Khaidi No 150 ReviewALSO READ: Gautamiputra Satakarni ReviewSpeaking at Vikatan Film Awards, Rajinikanth said, "Bring in whatever rules but jallikattu must be held to keep up the traditions of our Tamil culture." It must be noted that Rajinikanth's friend and actor Kamal Haasan made a strong statement at India Today Conclave South 2017. After Kamal Haasan's statement, several Kollywood celebs backed jallikattu, including Dhanush, Simbu, Khushbu Sundar, GV Prakash and RJ Balaji. At the event, Rajinikanth was awarded best actor for his performance as an ageing don in last year's Tamil blockbuster Kabali.

Source: India Today January 14, 2017 05:16 UTC