Widespread protests by pro-Kannada activists marred the screening of the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala' in most parts of the state today. Cinema halls, where it was to be screened, refused to show the film, leaving cinema goers, especially diehard fans of the Tamil superstar, disappointed. Demonstrations were held in front of all the theatres in the city where the film was to be screened.


Protestors were seen requesting the 67-year-old actor's fans not to watch the movie for the sake of their Kannada brethren fighting for Cauvery water.


They also asked them to come together to show solidarity to the farmers who have been deprived of Cauvery river water.


Reports from Mysuru said the screening of the film was delayed by movie houses due to protests. However, two cinema theatres in Ballari and Raichur districts decided to screen the movie.


Image: Rajinikanth fans at Chennai's Rohini Theatre. The first show of the movie began at 4 am.