Rajinikanth's Kaala will not release in Karnataka over Cauvery issue; Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam 2 could face similar ban

Rajinikanth's Kaala will not release in Karnataka over Cauvery issue; Kamal Haasan's Vishwaroopam 2 could face similar ban

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has banned Superstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala, which means the film will not be releasing in theaters across Karnataka. Pro-Kannada outfits have been pressurising theater owners and distributors to not release Rajinikanth’s Kaala in Karnataka ever since the actor supported the formation of Cauvery Management Board.

Vatal Nagaraj’s Kannada Okkoota and nine more pro-Kannada organizations approached Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce to ban Kaala and Kamal Haasan’s upcoming films because both the stars have urged in various interactions to establish Cauvery Management Board.

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce invited Goldie Films and other distributors for the crucial meet on Tuesday. In the meet, a unanimous decision has been taken to not release Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s films in Karnataka. Though Rajinikanth’s films enjoyed solid run and earned profits to the distributors and theater owners in Karnataka, they have taken the decision to support their state. Rajinikanth’s Kaala is slated to release on 7 June and soon, Kamal Haasan’s long pending Vishwaroopam 2 will also hit the screens.