Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' screenings cancelled in Karnataka; cauvery water protests halt Mandya shows Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' faced disruptions in Karnataka after scheduled screenings at the Gurushree Theatre in Mandya were cancelled on Thursday. The decision followed protests organized by a Kannada group over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. The demonstrations were linked to the Cauvery Water Regulation Authority's (CWRA) directive requiring Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Protesters gathered outside the theatre, raised slogans against the order, and attempted to enter the premises, prompting police intervention. The protest escalated as demonstrators pulled down posters of 'Jana Nayagan' and demanded the film not be screened, citing the film's portrayal of Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister during a period of water scarcity and public unrest in Karnataka. Theatre management subsequently cancelled the scheduled shows. Protesters emphasized that screening the film was "unacceptable" amid ongoing tensions over the Cauvery water issue. The incident occurred amid renewed tensions over the Cauvery water dispute, which has sparked protests in parts of Karnataka following the CWRA's latest directive. The dispute, a long-standing issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, has seen periodic clashes and demonstrations, with the latest directive intensifying regional tensions. Despite the disruption in Mandya, 'Jana Nayagan' continued its theatrical run in other regions. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 3.98 crore (India net) on its second Thursday, marking a 34.8% decline from Wednesday's Rs 6.10 crore. This brought its India net collection to Rs 153.48 crore after eight days in theatres, with an India gross collection of Rs 179.#jana_nayagan #thalapathy_vijay #cauvery_water_dispute #gurushree_theatre #cwra
