Several Kannada films which were planning their release in July have put off their releases due to Rajinikanth's Kabali. The Tamil film was first announced to release on July 15. So films that were to release on that date postponed their release. Now when Kabali's release was changed to July 22, films once again have to re-organise their releases. One example is Santeyalli Ninta Kabeera.

It was scheduled to release on July 22 in the belief that Kabali was releasing on 15th. But when the release was changed to 22nd, Kabeera's release has been re-scheduled to 29th. Another big film that has re-scheduled its release is Kotigobba 2. The fact that the film has been made in both Kannada and Tamil added to its problems. Even if the Kannada film could be released in Karnataka, it would have problems finding theatres in Tamil Nadu for the Tamil version.

So the film is likely to now release only in August. Several other films also did not want to face the heat from Kabali and therefore there could hardly be any Kannada films releasing on July 22.

Rajanikanth starrer Kabali which will be releasing on Friday World-Wide is all set to be screened in Five Star hotels this time apart from theaters. Lahari Audio and Rockline Entertainments will be jointly screening the film in four Five Star hotels including Lalith Ashok, Royal Orchid in Yelahanka, Crown Plaza and J W Mariott hotels in Bangalore.

The ticket has been priced at 1000 Rs per ticket and there will be three shows in each hotel from Friday to Sunday. The shows will be held at 1.30, 4.30 and 7.30 PM for three days. The ticket includes screening plus lunch or dinner for the people who watch the film.

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Velu of Lahari Audio who is releasing 'Kabali' in four Five Star hotels on Friday has said that he is not doing anything illegal by releasing the film in Five Star Hotels.

'I have paid tax for screening the film in the Five Star hotels and I am trying to acquire permission for screening the film. I think this will become a major market for Kannada films in the future. I am not able to understand what is illegal in screening a film, if I pay tax legally and acquire permission' says Lahari Velu.

Lahari Velu says many of the Kannada film producers including Govindu of 'Dodmane Huduga' is inquiring about the process of releasing the film in Five Star hotels as it is a new avenue

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