Tamil actors joined a protest in Chennai demanding a Cauvery Management Board. Rajinikanth, who ventured into the political arena of Tamil Nadu recently, said, "Center will be responsible for the anger of the people of Tamil Nadu if the board is not formed as ordered by the Supreme Court."

"(Players of the IPL team) Chennai Super Kings should try to wear black badge during the game to send the message across the country," he added, backing IPL's back-out call.