Once
again
Rajini's
film
is
facing
trouble
in
Karnataka.
The
Pro
Kannada
activist
group
Kannada
Rakshana
Vedhike
(KRV)
is
determined
to
block
the
release
of
Kuselan
scheduled
on
July
31st
in
the
state.
Because
of
this
protest,
if
Kuselan
failed
to
hit
the
screens
as
per
schedule,
the
distributors
of
Kuselan
may
be
incurred
a
loss
of
Rs.1.50
crores.
It
may
be
recalled
that
during
the
Tamil
Film
Industry's
one
day
token
fast
opposing
Karnataka's
stand
on
Hogenakkal
Drinking
Water
Project,
the
Superstar
had
slammed
the
Kannada
politicians
for
their
vote
bank
politics
and
selfishness
in
the
issue.
Rajini's
sensational
speech
in
this
meeting
helps
the
state
to
realize
the
real
mentality
of
Rajini
in
Cauvery
issue
and
the
Tamil
people
hail
the
hero
as
a
real
Superstar.
But
KRV
is
still
projecting
Rajini
as
Villain
against
the
sentiments
and
welfare
of
Kannada
people.
They
are
demanding
an
apology
from
Rajinikanth,
failing
which
his
films
will
not
be
allowed
to
be
screened
in
Karnataka.
In
turn
Rajini
says
that
whether
his
films
does
not
get
released
in
Karnataka,
it
is
not
a
loss
for
him,
but
the
loss
is
for
them
only.
"Rajinikanth
in
Hogenekkal
row
had
insulted
KRV
workers.
This
is
not
an
insult
to
us
but
it's
an
insult
to
the
whole
state.
So
we
demand
an
unconditional
apology," said
Deepak
Shetty,
secretary,
KRV.
Some
of
the
Rakshan
Vedike
workers
staged
a
protest
against
Rajinikanth
in
front
of
Karnataka
Film
Chambers
office.
Later
in
a
meeting
convened
by
Film
Chambers,
they
submitted
a
memorandum
to
Karnataka
film
chambers.
What
is
the
solution
for
this
issue?
"It
is
very
simple.
Before
Kuselan's
release,
he
should
apologise
before
the
whole
state
for
his
remarks
against
Kannadigas.
Otherwise
we
will
fight
against
its
release.
The
film
chambers
has
also
accepted
a
memorandum
in
this
regard
and
assured
to
fulfill
our
demand," said
Deepak.
At
the
same
time,
Karnataka
Film
Chambers
has
ensured
the
release
of
Kuselan
as
per
the
schedule.
Jayamala,
the
President
of
Film
Chamber
is
also
trying
hard
to
find
an
amicable
solution
to
solve
the
issue
in
a
day
or
two.
"The
issue
is
a
challenge
for
me.
I'm
sure
a
great
actor
like
Rajinikanth
don't
want
to
fight
a
battle
just
for
ego.
I
have
spoken
to
Rajinikanth
about
it.
He
told
me
clearly
that
he
needs
time
to
think
over
it
and
that
he
doesn't
want
to
drag
the
issue
forever." She
says
clearly.
'Rockline'
Venkatesh,
Vice
President
of
Film
Chamber
says,
"There
will
be
a
huge
loss
to
artistes
of
both
Kannada
and
Tamil
film
industries.
I
think
we
need
to
solve
this
whole
issue
peacefully.
If
there
is
no
response
from
Rajinikanth
regarding
then
there
will
be
a
huge
loss
to
the
Tamil
Film
Industry,
distributors
and
exhibitors
in
Karnataka.
Distributors
and
exhibitors
are
awaiting
the
arrival
of
Kuselan.
They
have
already
paid
a
huge
amount
to
buy
reel
boxes.
If
KRV
goes
on
with
their
plan
there
will
be
huge
loss
on
our
side
also."
Meanwhile,
the
South
Indian
Chamber
of
Commerce
and
Tamil
Film
Producers
Council
have
also
in
discussion
to
find
out
the
alternatives
and
solutions
to
release
the
movie
as
per
the
schedule
in
the
state.
Will
the
Superstar
come
out
with
an
'amicable'
and
convincing
reply?
Let's
wait
and
watch!