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Free Rajakumar, Parvathamma appeals to Veerappan

In another emotional appeal on Saturday, Parvathamma, wife of Kannada film star Rajakumar, pleaded with forest brigand Veerappan to release the actor and two others held hostage since July 30.

In a message broadcast on All India Radio, she said many days had elapsed since her husband was kidnapped. "I came home after being in hospital. You have still not released him. You can imagine how pained I am," Parvathamma said in the message, which was broadcast four times.

Rajakumar's wife was in hospital for over a week last month after complaining of chest pain.

Addressing Rajakumar, Parvathamma said the family could only pray to God for his release. "We can't ask anybody else," she said, counselling courage to her husband. "I am sure we will be reunited very, very soon by the grace of Goddess Chamundeshwari," she added.

Rajakumar's daughter Poornima, in her message, expressed confidence about his release. "I am not requesting anybody to release you. I am confident that you will come back on your own. You don't need anybody's mercy. You yourself are a god... nobody can do any harm to you," she said.

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