Cauvery Water Dispute Leads to Film Screening Halt and Bandh Call
The ongoing Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has led to the halting of Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' screenings across Karnataka. Karnataka has also called an all-party meeting and a bandh on August 13 in response to the water directive.
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Cauvery water row: Screening of TN CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' stopped across K'taka
Tamil film screenings have been halted across Karnataka until further notice. Protests erupted over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, disrupting movie showings. Pro-Kannada groups announced a statewide bandh for August 13 against water release. Farmers and activists forced theatre owners to stop showing Tamil movies. The Karnataka Film Exhibitors Association extended the suspension to all state theatres.
By TOI CITY DESK
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