The Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce, had prohibited the release of Kaala in Karnataka over the Cauvery issue. Actor Vishal, who is also the president of Tamil Nadu Film Producer's Council, came in support of Kaala.

The Irumbuthirai actor tweeted that: "Wat Rajini sir spoke bout Cauvery issue is called responsibility n freedom of http://speech.how  cn they stop #Kaala release n Karnataka in retaliation.i sincerely hope the Karnataka film chamber and fellow brothers resolve this issue.we all r Indians eventually.gb "

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