Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Film Fraternity Opposes Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu
In Bengaluru, a group of Kannada film makers and farmers said they do not want water from the Cauvery River to be sent to Tamil Nadu.
The water authority said it would still send the water for 15 days.
The film group, led by Jayamala, said they always help farmers and want to keep water for their own people.
A producer said the film group would support any plan the farmers choose.
The fight is about who gets the water for drinking and farming.
Karnataka film industry and farmer groups opposed releasing 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
The Cauvery Water Management Authority rejected Karnataka's appeal and upheld the committee's recommendation to release water for 15 days.
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce president Jayamala emphasized support for farmers and the importance of land, water, and language.
Producer Sa Ra Govindu pledged the film chamber would back any action taken by Kannada organisations and farmer groups.
The opposition reflects concerns over Karnataka's drinking water needs and regional water disputes.
- Who
- Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and farmer organisations
- What
- Opposed the release of 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Concern over Karnataka's drinking water needs and support for farmers
- Event
- Opposition to Cauvery water release
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Stakeholders
- Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, farmer organisations
- Water volume
- 3,500 cusecs daily for 15 days