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Prakash Belawadi Alleges Kannada Film Banner Vandalized His Vanity Van After Fee Standoff

He says the incident underscores unprofessional conduct by some non-Kannadiga producers.

Prakash Belawadi called out producers in the Kannada film industry for 'uncivilised' behaviour.
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Overview

  • On the last day of shooting, individuals entered Belawadi’s vanity van, scattered meat, emptied the water tank and defecated inside in retaliation for his refusal to lower his fee.
  • He said producers withheld his final payment after he declined the director’s demand to bend his rate.
  • He has not named the production house, citing fear of their influence, and stated he will never work with them again even for ₹10 lakh per day.
  • He contrasted this treatment with his experiences in other film industries and commended the Rajkumar family for maintaining cultured practices.
  • He attributed most extreme incidents to producers who are not native to Karnataka and urged the industry to adopt more professional standards.