Actor Rajinikanth on Wednesday thanked Sri Lankan Tamils for their love and affection, days after he cancelled his visit to the island nation following opposition from pro-Tamil outfits, reported The Hindu.

“I came to know your love for me through the media. I have no words to thank you. Let us think good and only good things will happen,” he said in a statement.

Originally on April 9, Mr. Rajinikanth was scheduled to hand over 150 new houses built in Jaffna for Tamils by Gnanam Foundation of Lyca Group, a Tamil film production house.

The actor, however, cancelled his visit after various pro-Tamil outfits including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) objected to it.

Following the cancellation of the actor’s visit, the Tamils in Jaffna had taken out a rally in his support.

Expressing optimism, Mr. Rajinikanth said he will meet them (Sri Lankan Tamils) when the time is right.

“We will meet at an appropriate time. I pray to god for your well-being,” he said.