Baahubali 2 will not release in Karnataka after Katappa's controversial speech

     The character of Katappa in Bahubali."

Several groups, including the President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and Dr Rajkumar Fans Association, have showed their support to Nagaraj.

Speaking to Deccan Herald, KFCC President Sa Ra Govindu said, "Till now neither the actor nor the producers have approached the Chamber to discuss the issue. Unless the actor apologises, the screening will not take place in Karnataka. He has insulted Kannadigas."

It must be noted that Katappa, the slave warlord, is one of the important characters in Baahubali. In fact, after the stupendous success of Baahubali, the most sought-after question is: Why Katappa killed Baahubali?

Last month, reports suggested that Baahubali 2 is likely to be dubbed in Kannada after the members of the Kannada Grahakara Okkoota (KGO) urged the Kannadigas to support their cause for a Kannada dubbed version of Baahubali 2.

Made on a lavish budget of Rs 250 crore, Baahubali is touted to have earned more than Rs 500 crore even before its release through its satellite and distribution rights.

Directed by SS Rajamouli, Baahubali 2 takes the story forward from where Baahubali: The Beginning ended. Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Sathyaraj and Ramya Krishnan star in pivotal roles in this instalment of Baahubali too. The film is slated to release on April 28 this year.