Bengaluru: On a day the Karnataka High Court directed the state government to ensure security for the peaceful release of superstar Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala', Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said he would comply with the court's order but suggested "as an individual" that the timing wasn't right for the film's release.
"As head of the Karnataka government, it's my responsibility to implement the judgements and directions of the High Court. But according to my observation as an individual, in this kind of atmosphere, it's not good on part of the producer, distributor to release the movie", said Mr Kumaraswamy.
The piece of advice, "not as Chief Minister but as a Kannadiga", also focused on the financial fallout if the producer and distributors went ahead with scheduled release. Mr Kumaraswamy said he was talking from experience.
Unhappy with Rajinikanth's remarks last month that whichever government came to power in Karnataka should fully implement the Supreme Court's order on Cauvery water sharing, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has decided to not allow the release of 'Kaala'.
Last month, even before taking charge as Chief Minister, Mr Kumaraswamy had said that Karnataka did not have enough water to share but indicated he was open for a discussion on the issue.
"As head of the Karnataka government, it's my responsibility to implement the judgements and directions of the High Court. But according to my observation as an individual, in this kind of atmosphere, it's not good on part of the producer, distributor to release the movie", said Mr Kumaraswamy.
The piece of advice, "not as Chief Minister but as a Kannadiga", also focused on the financial fallout if the producer and distributors went ahead with scheduled release. Mr Kumaraswamy said he was talking from experience.
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Unhappy with Rajinikanth's remarks last month that whichever government came to power in Karnataka should fully implement the Supreme Court's order on Cauvery water sharing, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has decided to not allow the release of 'Kaala'.
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Last month, even before taking charge as Chief Minister, Mr Kumaraswamy had said that Karnataka did not have enough water to share but indicated he was open for a discussion on the issue.
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