Rajni regrets remark, seeks cooperation for filmÂ´s release

Rajni regrets remark, seeks cooperation for filmÂ´s release
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Bangalore, July 31 (PTI) Tamil superstar Rajnikanth today expressed regret over a remark he made on the Hogenakkal issue as pro-Kannada groups claimed they will not allow the release of the actor's new film "Kuchelan" unless he apologised. In a statement to television channels in Hyderabad, he said his remark "kick them" was targeted at lumpen elements and stressed he was not at all referring to Kannadigas and pro-Kannada groups fighting for the cause of the language.

"It was a mistake. I have learnt a big lesson. What's important is that the mistake is not repeated. I will be careful while speaking in future and see that I don't hurt anybody," he said.

Seeking cooperation for the film's release, Rajnikanth said though he has fame, name and money, he is happy even today because he is not egoistic. "I have not forgotten that I was a (bus) conductor (in Bangalore at one time)".

Rajnikanth said he "bows" his head before good people but insisted that he would not apologise to "goondas".

He also gave a clean chit to a few people, including Karnataka Rakshana Vedike Chief Shivarame Gowda, saying they are fighting for the cause of Kannada and he (Rajnikanth) was with them.

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