The record
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- The Kannada film industry held a meeting at the Film Chamber on July 30 to decide how it should respond to the Cauvery water dispute.
- After the meeting, Film Chamber president Jayamala told a press conference that the industry has never stayed silent on issues of land, water and language, and that it stands with the farmers this time as well.
- The dispute has flared up, with farmers and pro-Kannada organisations protesting in various parts of the state against releasing water to Tamil Nadu.
- The industry's stated support adds a prominent voice to the ongoing agitation.
What to watch next
- What concrete action the film industry takes beyond the statement of support
- Further escalation of protests by farmers and pro-Kannada organisations
- Any government response on the question of releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
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