A quick look at everything making news in the world of cinema today!
What’s making the news
Film distributors and exhibitors in Karnataka have decided not to screen Rajinikanth’s Kaala in theatres in protest against the superstar’s stand on the Cauvery water row with Tamil Nadu. Though there has been no official ban on the film, the distributors group have decided not to screen it to avoid aggravating the water dispute between the two bordering state.
No film distributors are ready to release Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' in Karnataka: Sara Govindu, President of Karnataka Films Chamber of Commerce.
— ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2018
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth was in Thoothukudi meeting people who have been injured in the Sterlite protests. He announced Rs 2 lakhs each for the kin of victims who died in the police firing. He said that the government failed to control the anti-social elements and demanded NHRC, CBCID probe into violence.
I am going to the hospital in #Thoothukudi to visit the injured. It is just a goodwill gesture: #Rajinikanth. #SterliteProtests pic.twitter.com/s7qRhCQIiO
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2018
I don't want to comment more on it, but the Govt needs to be careful as the people are watching, it was a huge mistake and a big lesson. I announce Rs 2 lakhs each for the kin of victims who died in the protest: #Rajinikanth in #Thoothukkudi. #SterliteProtest pic.twitter.com/rxM0mvuxLI
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2018
Rajinikanth demands NHRC, CBCID probe into violence, says ‘Govt failed to contain anti-social elements’ #TuticorinDisclosure pic.twitter.com/Hdz1PhDpzT
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) May 30, 2018
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Pahlaj Nihalani has moved on from his controversial stint as the chief of the Central Board Of Film Certification. After making Julie 2 last year, he is set to direct Govinda where he will reportedly play Vijay Mallya. Nihalani told ANI, “I have made a movie inspired by the life of Vijay Mallya, and Govinda is in the main lead, audiences will be surprised to see his new avatar. The movie will be completely entertaining.”
I have made a movie inspired by the life of Vijay Mallya, and Govinda is in the main lead, audiences will be surprised to see his new avataar. The movie will be completely entertaining: Pahlaj Nihalani, producer & director pic.twitter.com/prYo6ZqQUK
— ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2018
