The state of Karnataka due to remarks made by the actor Sathyaraj which he made during the Cauvery water issue has banned the release of Baahubali in the state. An activist named Vatal Nagraj asked the actor to apologise. To which SS Rajamouli said, "It is a sad thing and we were shocked to see that on social media."

Added by him, "I worked with Sathyaraj for almost five years and I could have never ever imagined he is a person who could try to hurt someone. Some videos were posted on the internet. When we started inquiring, we learned that whatever comments Mr Sathyaraj made it was nine years back. And after that, about 30 films of his were released in Karnataka. Baahubali 1 released. No one had problems with that. And suddenly, raking up the issue at this point in time is not right."

Rana Daggubati about the issue said, "That's something he (Sathyaraj) said 10 years ago. Baahubali part one released in Karnataka and everybody loved it. It was huge in Karnataka. I mean, they're just trying to make news again."

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