IANS/Chenna
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth yesterday urged the Madras High Court to stop the release of Hindi film Main Hoon Rajinikanth. He said the film might defame him and upset his large fan base.
In a petition, Rajinikanth said he has “never endorsed” any film or product using his name as it might “mislead his fans.”
Justice S Tamilvanan issued an interim stay on the release of the film with the title and content.
“Rajinikanth’s acting, style and distinct personality have contributed to his mass popularity, which he has attained over the years through his larger-than-life appearances, signature dialogue delivery and age-defying stunts in his films,” the petition said.
“Rajinikanth’s popularity is likely to mislead his fans into believing that Main Hoon Rajinikanth has been approved by him. It is to prevent such hysteria and confusion among public that he has always chosen to stay away from endorsing any film or product,” the petition said.
Directed by Faisal Saif, Main Hoon Rajinikanth features southern actor Adithya Menon in the lead as a Central Bureau of Investigation officer-cum-contract killer Rajinikanth Rao.
The film, produced by Varsha Production House, also features Kavita Radheshyam, Smita Gondkar, Reema Lagoo, Sunil Pal, Ganesh Yadav and Shakti Kapoor in important roles.
Rajinikanth also said that a film based on his “name or image” is a violation of his “privacy” and accused the producer of cashing on his “super hero image.”
The Tamil superstar also said that neither the film’s producer nor director had approached him seeking “written” or “oral” permission to use his name in the film.
