Why has Baahubali become an ego vs entertainment story in Karnataka?

Baahubali actor Sathyaraj today expressed regret over his comments during the Cauvery dispute while appealing for the smooth release of the second part of the SS Rajamouli-directed film in Karnataka next week.

In a video released to the media, Sathyaraj read out a statement, saying he had made the remarks nine years ago at a protest held by the Tamil film industry against the attack on Tamils in Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute.

But his apology did not satisfy pro-Kannada groups, who felt that he did not apologise with enough feelings.