Kannada activist opposes 'Baahubali 2' release in the state

April 13, 2017 20:38

The release of "Baahubali: The Conclusion" in Karnataka is facing trouble as an activist has opposed to the film's screening in the state following actor Sathyaraj's controversial speech during the Cauvery row.

Vatal Nagaraj, president of Kannada Chalavali Vatal Paksha, a regional pro-Kannada political party, says he does not have any problem with the SS Rajamouli-directed magnum opus but won't allow the release because of the Katappa depictor's comments.

"We are not against the movie 'Baahubali 2' but Sathyaraj. His derogatory remarks on Kannadigas during the Cauvery river water dispute some years ago were highly condemnable.

"It was a direct attack on our people. We are calling for a statewide ban on the film's release. We will observe a bandh to protest against Sathyaraj in Bengaluru on April 28th," Vatal says.

When asked why Sathyaraj's previous films were allowed to release in the state and only "Baahubali 2" is being targeted, Vital says the reach of the highly-anticipated film is global.

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