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Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Faces Karnataka Protests Over Water Dispute
1 Aug
Summary
- Protests in Bengaluru halted screenings of 'Jana Nayagan'.
- Demonstrations linked to ongoing Kaveri water dispute.
- Film's revenue reached ₹157.10 crore in India net.
Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' encountered significant disruptions in Karnataka, with screenings halted in Bengaluru due to protests by pro-Kannada organisations. These demonstrations were directly linked to the ongoing Kaveri water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with protesters objecting to the exhibition of a Tamil film during this period.
As a result of the protests, screenings at several single-screen theatres in Bengaluru, including Poornima and Urvashi, were stopped. Theatre managements responded by replacing the film with 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and removing Vijay's promotional materials. This marks the second such interruption for 'Jana Nayagan' in Karnataka, following earlier cancellations in Mandya.
Despite these setbacks, 'Jana Nayagan' continues its theatrical run, having achieved a significant box office milestone. After nine days, the film's India net collection reached ₹157.10 crore, with a worldwide gross collection climbing to ₹268.45 crore. The film also garnered ₹85 crore in international markets.
