What’s Kaala got to do with Cauvery? asks Prakash Raj
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“A statement made by actor Rajinikanth has hurt us deeply. Yes, I agree. In order to express our dissent, a few organizations have called for a ban on the film. Is that what we Kannadigas want?” Prakash Raj wrote in a detailed post on his social media page. The opinion comes as a reaction to the pro-Kannada organizations imposing a ban on the release of Rajinikanth‘s upcoming film Kaala, based on the actor’s statement on the Cauvery Issue.
The actor raised a valid point on the producer’s investment in the film and the effort of the technicians who have worked in the film.
What’s film #kaala got to do with Kaveri issue..?why is film fraternity targeted always..? Will Jds/congress government let fringe elements take law into their hands …like bjp did with #Padmavat ..or ..will you step in to assure common man ..his right for choice.#justasking.. pic.twitter.com/GaHYTMkCTg
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) June 3, 2018
“What about the producer’s investment, one who has nothing to do with the statement of this actor? What about the talent and effort of hundreds of technicians, co-artistes and workers who have been employed and associated with the film? What will be the plight of those who make a living out of sticking film posters, running cycle stands, those who run canteens in theatres? What about the harmony between people which will be disturbed and destroyed by such incidents inciting hatred among one another in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?”
He further went on to ask why fringe groups should decide anything on behalf of the people. He went on to add that fringe groups are waiting for an opportunity to create further chaos and it is the people who will be hurt with wounds.
He concluded by stating “My #justasking will open avenues for debates, and I will not be surprised if a few end up calling me anti-Kannadiga. We have seen in the recent past that people have called me anti-Hindu and an anti-national as well because I expressed my opinion. However, that does not stop me from saying what I have to say and rest I leave to your conscience.”
Earlier last week, Vishal in a press meet stated that the Film producers council, along with the help of Prakash Raj and South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce have begun talks with KFCC to revoke the ban on Kaala.