Rajinikanth says he “knows nothing about” the Hema committee report

Actor Rajinikanth. | Photo credit: ANI

Superstar Rajinikanth has said he “knows nothing about” the K Hema Commission report. The report, released recently, has revealed horrific stories of sexual exploitation, illegal bans, discrimination, drug and alcohol abuse, wage disparities and in some cases inhuman working conditions.

On the back of the report, allegations of sexual harassment by several women have rocked the Malayalam film industry. Mollywood star Mohanlal, who resigned as president of AMMA, broke his silence and said the “entire industry is accountable” for the allegations. Mammootty welcomed the report and said he will support the recommendations mentioned in it.

Responding to a question from reporters on the ongoing issue, Rajinikanth on Monday (September 1, 2024) said that he is “not aware” of the report. While many big names have chosen not to comment on the controversy, some well-known actors like Nani, Radhika Sarathkumar, Khushbu Sundar, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Swara Bhaskar have reacted to the report.

Meanwhile, the makers of Coolie have released the first look poster of superstar Rajinikanth from the film. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is Rajinikanth’s 171st film.

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Rajinikanth will be seen playing a character named Deva in the film. In the first-look poster, the actor is seen in a stylish avatar, sporting a number plate of a railway porter (Coolie).

Rajinikanth as Deva in ‘Coolie’ | Photo credit: sunpictures/X

Besides Rajinikanth, the star cast of Coolie includes Akkineni Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Sathyaraj and Soubin Shahir. Anirudh Ravichander is the music composer of the film, while Anbariv Masters are the action choreographers.

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Girish Gangadharan, who worked with Lokesh in Vikram, starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi, is the cinematographer. Philomin Raj is the editor.

Rajinikanth is currently awaiting the release of Vettaiyan, Directed by TJ Gnanavel. Also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati and Manju Warrier, the film is set to hit theatres on October 10.