Kites boycotted in Karnataka

Hritihik Roshan and Barbara Mori starrer 'Kites' has been banned across theatres  in Karnataka by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC).

The KFCC has called for a ban and diplomatic objection against the screening of 'Kites' across the state claiming that the movie violates state industry norms.

"There was a meeting but Rakesh Roshan did not turn up. But we are the supreme body and they can't violate the norms," KFCC President Basant Kumar Patil said.

According to KFCC non-Kannada movies can be released in only 21 theatres but the local distributor of 'Kites', Big Cinemas, was planning to release the movie in 46 theatres even though they had been given special permission by the chamber to release the movie in 24 theatres.

The chamber has been claiming that new Kannada movies like Vijay starrer 'Shankar IPS' and Nagathihalli Chandrashekar's 'Nooru Janmaku' are not being screened due to 'Kites'.

Multiplexes like PVR and Fun Cinemas are screening the movie while INOX and other single screens have stopped screenings of 'Kites'.

source:ibnlive.in.com

First Look : Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori Starrer Kites

Now the release date of the much-awaited film Kites, starring Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori in the lead role, has been announced. It is planned for release on May 21. The Kites trailer (Hindi version) will hit 1,700 screens tomorrow (Feb.12) while the English trailer will hit 1,000 screens a little later.

Sanjeev Lamba, CEO of Reliance BIG Pictures said that they consider Indian films and artistes could enjoy the same kind of achievement and gratitude globally as in India. He added that they are proud to present the first look of Kites to the public.

Kites, directed by Anurag Basu, is all about the awesome journey of two lovers and betrayal betrayal. It also features actors like Kangana Ranaut, Kabir Bedi and Nick Brown in various important roles.

source:entertainment.oneindia.in