I support Jallikattu, says 'Shamitabh' star Dhanush

Popular actor Dhanush on Saturday said he endorses the ancient bull taming sport Jallikattu

Chennai: Popular actor Dhanush on Saturday said he endorses the ancient bull taming sport Jallikattu.

Dhanush

Happy maattu pongal ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0099u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u0099u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u0099u00c2u008falso I never made any comments regarding jallikattu.I support jallikattu.The news that's goin on is a rumour.Thank u

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 16, 2016

Dhanush clarified that he is not associated with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an animal rights organisation which is against Jallikattu.

Im not a brand ambassador of peta. I was only awarded by them once for being a vegetarian.

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 16, 2016

The controversial sport is being opposed by animal rights activists.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court declined to permit Jallikattu, in which a bull vaulter is expected to hang on to the bull's hump for a stipulated distance or hold on to the hump for a minimum of three jumps made by the bull. Many young men die or get injured in the process.

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