Sources say that Srinivas is an influential person and a close aide of DK Shivakumar of Karnataka Pradesh Congress who was instrumental in forming the present government. That being the case, the Karnataka film chamber demanding a ban on Kaala is not agreeable.He has pleaded that security be provided in theatres across the state which will be screening the film in Tamil and Hindi. It is incorrect to stop the film for this flimsy reasons.“The film chamber is supposed to ensure that theres no problem for distributors, producers and exhibitors. “I don’t know what’s wrong in just echoing what the court said.Chennai: As the release of Rajinikanth-starrer Kaalahit China slack adjuster a roadblock in Karnataka, the Superstar made a fervent appeal in Kannada to CM Kumaraswamy and various investors for the screening of the movie.

Speaking to the media at his Poes Garden residence before leaving for Dehradun for the shoot of his upcoming film with Karthik Subbaraj, the 67-year-old actor said, “I did not speak anything to hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas. Moreover, the High court has given order to give security to theatres where Kaalais being released.”The actor turned politician said he was surprised to note that the Karanataka Film Chamber is supporting the fringe groups in banning the film. Still, I hope he would do the needful..” He added, “I am not bent upon releasing Kaalain Karnataka. This is not good for Karnataka. When the film is releasing around the world, the Karnataka ban would only highlight the issue (Cauvery water dispute). I humbly request those who oppose the film to allow its release in Karnataka”. I understand HD Kumaraswamys situation.”We hear Kanakapura Srinivas of C Cinemas has decided to release Kaala on 130 screens in Karnataka.Rajini reiterated that his statement on Cauvery was “not wrong” as he had just said what the Supreme Court had ordered. Kannada outfits can anytime meet me regarding the Kaalaissue.