Rajinikanth's much-anticipated film Kaala trailer has hit the web and it has received nearly 2.5 million views on YouTube. The film is supposed to hit the theatres worldwide on June 7. And now the reports clearly suggest that the film will not release in Karnataka, thanks to Rajinikanth's opinion on the Cauvery row. We gather that Sa Ra Govindu, President of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has confirmed that the film will not have a Karnataka release.

Govindu said in a statement, "Kannadigas are upset with Rajinikanth's comments on the Cauvery issue and so his film will not be released in Karnataka. As many as ten letters from various pro-Kannada groups have reached the Film Chamber, demanding a ban on Kaala in Karnataka. Considering the sentiments of Kannadigas, there is pressure on us to not release the film."

Directed by Pa Ranjith, the film also stars Eswari Rao, Samuthirakani, Sampath Raj, Sayaji Shinde, Anjali Patil, Manikandan, Dileepan, Pankaj Tripathi, Ravi Kale, Ramesh Thilak, Arul Doss, Aravind Akash, Sakshi Agarwal, Arundhati, Suganya and Nithish.

In the meantime, the trailer of Kaala has come out amidst speculation that the film may not be shown in Karnataka. From action scenes to heart-warming sequences to moments of love between the lead pair, the trailer of the film promises to tell a story with myriad emotions. And the lead actress Huma Qureshi is thrilled with the appreciation.

"I am happy with the trailer being so loved and it is being shared. It is trending at number one," Huma told IANS. "As an actor, you feel very happy that your work is being appreciated. I am just very grateful," she added. The trailer launched on Monday. "Kaala" tells the story of a man trying to save his land from a powerful politician -- essayed by Nana Patekar.

 

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