"Overwhelming Support": Actor Suriya After Threat Over Jai Bhim Scene

The Vanniyar Sangam - which represents the Vanniyar community - has alleged the scene shows them in an unflattering light and has demanded Rs 5 crore in damages

Actor Suriya has thanked his fans for their "overwhelming" show of support in the wake of threats and a legal notice over his new film 'Jai Bhim'. Suriya tweeted Wednesday evening after armed police were deployed at his home in Chennai's T Nagar area following threats of violence against the 46-year-old. Dear all, this love for #Jaibhim is overwhelming. I've never witnessed this before! Can't express in words how thankful I am for the trust & reassurance you all have given us. Heartfelt thanks for standing by us ✊???? Stand for what is right even if it means standing alone#WeStandWithSuriya#JaiBhim ???? pic.twitter.com/FDCe60sOiy "He Who can see the invisible, Can do the Impossible..." @Suriya_offl#WeStandWithSuriya#Jaibhimpic.twitter.com/NkvGqiaHjt We support Social Justice, We support Humanism, We are against Casteism, We support Inclusiveness, We support holistic Development of this Society. We support Truth And so#WeStandWithSuriya@Suriya_offlpic.twitter.com/7AoVzMjB4J

Support was widespread and the hashtag #WeStandWithSuriya emerged as a top trend on Twitter.

"Dear all, this love for 'Jai Bhim' is overwhelming. I've never witnessed this before! Can't express in words how thankful I am for the trust and reassurance you all have given us. Heartfelt thanks for standing by us," the actor tweeted.