Karnataka HC allows screening of 'Kaala'

Bengaluru:Justice G Narendra of the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday ordered the government to ensure adequate security to theatres and  to the film goers during the release of film actor turned Politician  Rajnikanth's movie 'Kaala' in the state.

Following  recent remarks by Mr  Rajnikath against the Karnataka Government on Cauvery water sharing  issue and demanding release of Cauvery water as per Supreme Court  direction by Mr Rajnikanth, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce  (KFCC) President Sa Ra Govindu on May 30 stated that the Distributors  and theatre owners will not allow screening of  'Kala' in the State.

Wunderbar  Films, the producer of Kaala in a petition filed in the High Court  pleaded for lifting the ban, had stated that it is the fundamental right  under the Constitution to exhibit the film.  "CBFC has issued a  certification under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, for the  release of 'Kaala' after following due process and adhering to all  guidelines. After receiving such a certificate, it is the fundamental  right of the petitioner under Article 19(1) of the Constitution to  exhibit the film." 

After Mr Rajnikanth's statement on Cauvery  issue, the pro-Kannada organisations expressing their protest had  demanded ban on his and Kamal Hasan's movies henceforth in the  State.  Vattal Paksha leader Vatal Nagaraj threatened to launch  statewide agitation against screening of 'Kaala'.(UNI)