# Film fraternity, Bommai oppose Cauvery water release to TN

2026-08-11T00:01:26+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Cauvery Water Management Authority rejected Karnataka's appeal and upheld the order to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The Kannada film industry, led by the KFCC, joined farmers in opposing the release, saying drinking water needs must come first. Former CM Basavaraj Bommai urged the Karnataka government not to release water, calling the state's legal presentation weak. CM Shivakumar has called an all-party meeting on August 2 to discuss the strategy. He said the government has already filed an appeal and wants a united front.

## Coverage

- thehansindia.com <https://www.thehansindia.com/bengaluru/film-fraternity-opposes-cauvery-water-release-to-tn-1103332>
- thehansindia.com <https://www.thehansindia.com/bengaluru/do-not-release-cauvery-water-to-tamil-nadu-bommai-urges-govt-1103327>
- thehansindia.com <https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/new-delhi/all-party-meeting-on-cauvery-water-dispute-on-august-2-shivakumar-1103326>

Tags: Cauvery water dispute, CWMA, film industry, Karnataka, KFCC, Tamil Nadu
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