'We know where to tighten the nut': Kannada actor Sudeep calls out deputy CM DK Shivakumar's remark over Mekedatu padayatra; here's what he said
BENGALURU: Deputy chief minister
DK Shivakumar
refused to react to a taunt from Sandalwood actor 'Kiccha'
Sudeep
, who said the deputy CM 'should have understood realities within the industry' before using certain terms.
Shivakumar Saturday refused to engage with the actor saying he does not have to answer 'anybody'. 'You can revisit history at the film chamber to know what I have done for the industry. I need not answer them all; time will answer,' Shivakumar said.
During an event on a Kannada television channel, Sudeep had also said: 'Only those in the film industry understand matters within Sandalwood. I respect DK Shivakumar. Cinema is a respectful and dignified place.But he should be careful with what he says.'
Sudeep was referring to Shivakumar's comments during the Bengaluru International Film Festival in March where he criticised the film fraternity for the low turnout of stars at the event. On the same stage, he also called out Sandalwood stars for not participating 'in good numbers' in Congress' Mekedatu padayatra in 2022.
'Consider this a request or a warning. If the govt does not cooperate, no film or shooting will happen. We know where to tighten the nuts and bolts and for whom,' Shivakumar had said at the festival.
Opposition leader R Ashoka of BJP Sunday supported Sudeep's stand, saying: 'We must speak only of what we know. If we comment on others, people will comment on you.'
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