Right from the beginning, there was no question of single-screen theatres taking the risk of screening ‘Kaala’ after the pro-Kannada activists’ stated that they will not allow the release of the Superstar’s film in Karnataka theatres.
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So, they stayed away from the release fearing protests and damage. However, several malls in Karnataka decided otherwise and with police security screened ‘Kaala’ in the multiplexes. Though the pro-Kannada activists tried to stall the movie’s screening, they were arrested by the police and the multiplexes screened the movie on demand from Rajinikanth fans.
Fearing violent protests, single-screens tried to play safe. But, the theatre chains took a chance and instead of a clean whitewash, ‘Kaala‘ entertained at least a small section of Rajinikanth fans in Karnataka. However, the makers of the movie know that it is going to be their financial loss if they can’t release ‘Kaala’ in Karnataka.
