Rajinikanth's Kaala releases today, no screening in Karnataka
Chennai/Bengaluru, Jun 7 (IBNS): Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's film Kaala released on Thursday across the country except in Karnataka where several pro-Kannada groups have opposed the release of the film owing to the actor's comment on Cauvery river water row, media reports said.
The southern star had earlier said whoever comes to power in Karnataka will have to release water to Tamil Nadu.
Several pro-Kannada groups threatened to stall the film if it was screened. Even the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce banned the film in the state.
A section of the Film Chamber said it is upset over Rajinikanth's comment over the Cauvery river water row.
According to NDTV, in his message to Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, Rajinikanth said: "I understand HD Kumaraswamy's situation. This is not good for Karnataka. When the film is released around the world, the Karnataka ban would highlight the issue (Cauvery water dispute)."
Prior to Rajinikanth's message, the other Southern superstar Kamal Haasan met with Kumaraswamy over the issue.
Haasan had said he saw new "hope" after the meeting.
Haasan's outreach to Kumaraswamy was also appreciated by Rajinikanth.
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