Pro-Kannada organizations halted screenings of the film 'Jana Nayagan' across Karnataka on July 31, protesting the CWMA's order to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu.
The protests have escalated tensions, with Vatal Nagaraj calling for a statewide bandh on August 13 to demand a complete halt to water releases until the reservoir levels stabilize.
Theatres in Bengaluru and Mysuru have cancelled all shows indefinitely, citing security concerns as activists threaten to target any venue screening films featuring actors from Tamil Nadu.