Delay in 'Kotigobba 3' release causes ruckus, Kichcha Sudeep and producer apologize to fans

The much-awaited actor Kichcha Sudeep starrer Kannada movie 'Kotigobba 3', set to release today, has been postponed to Friday due to technical issues. The delay disappointed the fans who booked their first-day shows. Fans also caused a ruckus in front of theatres across Karnataka.

Bengaluru (Karnataka): The much-awaited actor Kichcha Sudeep starrer Kannada movie 'Kotigobba 3', set to release today, has been postponed to Friday due to technical issues. The delay disappointed the fans who booked their first-day shows. Notably this is the first big-budget movie to be released after theatres are allowed to function with their full capacity in Karnataka after the second wave of COVID19.

Fans across the state who gathered in front of the theaters early in the morning started to create ruckus after the movie could not hit the screen. In Vijayapura, fans throw stones at Dream Land theatre in the city and broke the glasses of the theatre. Fans staged protest in front of Krishna Theater in Kollegal of Chamarajanagara district. Fans expressed outrage in front of theatres in Bengaluru, Shimoga, Hubli, Dharwad and Belgaum and other parts of the state by shouting slogans.

Following the ruckus, Kichcha Sudeep took to Twitter and posted a letter on his account. He wrote, "It's my duty to inform all those at the theatre already, that there is a delay in shows due to certain issues. I personally apologize for this negligence from the concerned. I request all not to react badly at the theatres as they have nothing to do with this. This is a rare situation and I am sure a lil patience from all will be my greatest strength. I too was equally excited to bring forth a film on screen after such a long gap. Will tweet soon on the show timings once I have better clarity on it. Until that I request not to harm to any properties (theatres)".

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  — Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) October 14, 2021

Later he shared a video on Twitter in which he said he had seen the video of producer Babu. "I know the reason behind this. Don't worry Babu. Tomorrow the movie going to hit the theatres. We have done all things for this. But I request all not to damage the theatres as the owners have nothing to do with this. Thank you all for your support and love. I apologize for this one-day mistake".

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  — Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) October 14, 2021

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  — Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) October 14, 2021

But the producer is alleging that the film is not released today as distributors cheated. Producer Soorappa Babu, in a video, apologized to fans and promised early morning shows from Friday. "The film is not released today due to cheat by some distributors (distributors cheated us). Some tactics have been used behind this. There is no fault from me. But please forgive me. I promise you the shows will begin from tomorrow morning at 6:00 am".

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