Among stars who have actively participated in the on-going Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu, actor Kamal Haasan's voice has been the loudest. He has been openly supporting the protests to protect the state's identity through the sport. In a recent event to launch the new website for the South Indian Film Cinematographers Association, Kamal launched a war of words against popular BJP leader Subramaniam Swami who has called Tamils 'Porukkis' often.
"Someone calls Tamils Porukki. Yes, I am a Tamil Porukki. I make a living here. I did not settle in Delhi like others," he said. When asked if he will participate in the Alanganallur Jallikattu, the actor said, "If required I will go. We actually planned to shot 'Virumaandi' in Alanganallur. But we did not get permission. So we had to recreate the place in Chennai. I have been pro-Jallikattu from a very young age. I have even participated in the sport. I have caught the hump and hugged the bull in real life too."
