Star Tamil hero Udhaynidhi Stalin recently created a huge stir by stating that there is a need to eradicate Sanathana Dharmam from Tamil Nadu. He said he will do anything that is needed to eradicate the same.

In this context, a Babaji from Tamil Nadu announced Rs 10 crore bounty to cut open Udhay's head. He called for a genocide. Also, several BJP leaders have taken offense to Stalin's comment.

Adding to this narrative, noted Tamil film director, Pa Ranjith, the man behind Kabali, Kaala, and other films has come in support of the hero.

"Minister Udhyanithi's statement calling for abolishment of Santana Dharma is the core principle of anti-caste movement for centuries. The roots of inhumane practices in the name of caste and gender lies in the Sanatana Dharma.

Revolutionary leader Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, anti-caste reformers such as Iyotheedass Panditar, Thantai Periyar, Mahatma Phule, Sant Ravidas have all advocate the same in their anti-caste ideology.

The malignant attitude of distorting the minister’s statement and misappropriating it as a call for genocide is unacceptable. The growing hate and hunt for the minister’s is very disturbing.

I stand in support of Udhaynithi’s words calling for eradication of Sanatana Dharma to establish a society with social justice and equality.

My solidarity to minister Udhaynithi Stalin!" the director tweeted. He is evidently supporting the star hero to the fullest.