Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Screening Halted: Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has completed a week of its release. The film had earned quite well on its opening day. However, even after entering the second week, the film is earning. But at the same time, its earnings are being affected due to the Cauvery water dispute. Actually, protests are going on in Karnataka regarding the water sharing of the Cauvery river. Where the protesters are demanding from the government that Cauvery water should not be given to Tamil Nadu. On the other hand, after Karnataka, the protesters have stopped the screening of Jana Nayagan in Bengaluru as well. Let us understand the whole matter.
Shows cancelled at several major theatres in Karnataka
According to media reports, screenings of the film have been halted in many parts of Karnataka due to the Cauvery dispute. Meanwhile, major theaters in Bengaluru have canceled screenings due to security concerns. Theater owners have stated that this decision was taken as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incident.
Why are people protesting?
This entire controversy is linked to the Cauvery water dispute. Protesters in Karnataka are protesting against the CWRC’s order, which stated that Karnataka must release 3,500 cusecs of water from the Cauvery River to Tamil Nadu daily for 15 days. The protesters are protesting against the CWRC’s order as well as Vijay’s film, as Thalapathy is from Tamil Nadu. This protest appears to be affecting the film’s screening. Recently, news broke that several protesters surrounded a theater in Mandya, Karnataka, due to which the film’s screening was halted. Meanwhile, shows have been canceled at several major theaters in Karnataka and Bengaluru.
Bengaluru’s Sampige Theatre cancels shows for the entire day
The Cauvery dispute affected the screening of “Jana Nayakan” at the Sampige Theatre in Bengaluru, where all shows were cancelled for the entire day. Theater owners not only canceled the film’s showings but also removed posters of Vijay’s “Jana Nayakan” from the premises. It is also being reported that in some locations, the film’s posters were covered with other posters to avoid further controversy.
Security beefed up in sensitive areas
In light of the escalating Cauvery dispute, police have increased security in several sensitive areas of Bengaluru, including Srirampura. Additional security forces have been deployed, particularly in areas with a high Tamil-speaking population. The administration is on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents. The police have also appealed to the public to maintain peace and ignore rumors. However, no official statement has been issued by the film’s makers or actors on the controversy.
The film’s earnings are in trouble
The Cauvery water dispute could impact the earnings of “Jana Nayakan.” Karnataka is considered crucial for any major Tamil film, as it is a major film destination. Cancelled screenings there could impact the film’s box office earnings. Currently, the makers and distributors are waiting for the situation to return to normal. Fans are hoping that once the tensions subside, screenings will resume, allowing them to see it on the big screen.
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