Apparently referring to Sathyaraj's strident speech egging Tamils not to live like cowards, Kamal said "Tamils were an old race and should not afraid of these small events."

Supporting lyricist Vairamuthu's stand that the Centre should intervene to get Tamil Nadu's rightful share of the Cauvery waters for the Hogenakkal project, Kamal said the issue should not affect brotherhood between the two states.

"Let this fast convey a message to the Centre," he said, denouncing violence in both states.

While appreciating the strong sentiments of the some of speakers, Kamal said the issue involved crores of people and not a game played in a lighter vein.

"I want Rajni, I want Kumble and I also want Sathyaraj," he added.