Security forces were deployed near Tamil actor Rajinikanth's residence since Monday morning after Thamizhar Munnetra Padai, a pro-Tamil group, was planning to stage protest near actor's house.
Cadres of various pro-Tamil organisations including TMP and Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam were protesting against Rajinikanth's plan to entering Tamil Nadu politics.
Thamizhar Munnetra Padai announced that it would stage a protest demonstration in front of Rajinikanth's residence at Poes Garden in Chennai allegedly against actor's indication for a political plunge.
Police sources from the headquarters here told Deccan Herald that barricades were kept at the entrance of all roads leading to Rajinikanth's residence. Vehicles were allowed to enter the road only after it was thoroughly checked.
Earlier this week, Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam had burnt effigies of Rajinikanth in Gandhipuram, at Coimbatore city after the actor urged his fans to be ready for the "war"(political entry).
Claiming himself as a "true" Tamilian, Rajinikanth, who hinted that he is likely to enter politics, said if people ask him to go out of Tamil Nadu, he will only fall in the Himalayas and not in any other state.
Published 22 May 2017, 06:52 IST