The
happy
moments
of
the
initial
success
of
Darshan's
Kranthiveera
Sangolli
Rayanna
have
been
marred
by
controversy
over
Nikita's
portrayal
of
Sangolli
Rayanna's
girlfriend
in
the
movie.
However,
it
has
not
affected
to
much-extent,
as
the
stars
have
come
in
support
of
the
historical
film
and
defended
the
portions
of
Nikita.
After
the
release
of
Sangolli
Rayanna,
Jaya
Karnataka
Vedike,
a
pro-Kannada
organisation,
has
held
protest
in
various
parts
of
the
state
and
raised
objection
for
the
duet
song
between
Darshan
and
Nikita
in
the
film.
According
to
them,
the
freedom
fighter
never
had
an
affair
with
any
girl
and
remained
bachelor
till
his
death.
However,
stars
like
B
Saroja
Devi,
senior
director
Bhargava,
Sudharshan
and
Sudeep
have
opined
that
the
movie
has
been
well-made
and
Nikita's
portion
does
not
hurt
anyone,
as
in
the
title
card
itself
the
makers
of
the
film
claim
that
they
have
made
slight
changes
in
the
story
for
cinematic
purpose.
See
the
pictures
below
to
read
what
exactly
stars
have
said...
A
Still
From
The
Controversial
Song
'Nanyedhe
veene...'
between
Darshan
(Rayanna)
and
Nikita
(Mallamma)
is
the
song,
which
has
created
the
controversy.
The
pro-Kannada
group
says
that
there
has
been
no
reference
about
Rayanna's
love
story
in
any
of
the
book
written
on
him.
Nikita
And
Darshan
In
The
Controvesial
Track
Veteran
director
Bhargava
said
that
a
film
should
be
watched
like
a
film,
and
adding
commercial
elements
are
essential
in
the
modern
days
movie
to
attract
the
audience.
Sangolli
Rayanna
Senior
actor
B
Sarojadevi
and
Sudarshan
have
said
that
people
should
appreciate
the
efforts
of
the
makers
of
Sangolli
Rayanna
than
creating
unnecessary
troubles.
We
request
audience
to
encourage
such
films,
which
would
be
the
pride
of
Karnataka.
Sudeep
And
Darshan
"I
request
people
to
watch
the
film
and
come
to
conclusion.
Instead
of
criticising
the
film,
one
should
understand
how
brilliantly
the
film
on
Rayanna
has
been
made.
Darshan's
performance
is
outstanding," said
Sudeep.
Darshan
Producer
Anand
V
Appugol
says
that
they
shot
the
song
in
a
manner
in
which
a
girl
dreams
of
his
boyfriend.
It
is
in
her
imagination
that
she
romances
Rayanna.
Hence,
the
song
is
not
an
insult
to
the
freedom
fighter.