Rajinikanth in Hyderabad, watches Kuselan's (Kathanayakudu)Telugu version

The place was the Prasad Lab preview theater in Hyderabad and a special screening of 'Kathanayakudu', Kuselan's Telugu version was organized for superstar Rajinikanth.

Jagapathi Babu who enacts the role played by Pasupathi in the Telugu version accompanied the superstar. The director of the film P. Vasu, popular Telugu director K. Raghavendra Rao, producer Aswnidutt and Rajini's bosom friend Telugu actor Mohan Babu were also part of the screening.

'Kuselan' and 'Kathanayakudu' storm theaters on the 1st of August and is expected to be a big time sensation. This is the first time Rajinikanth is watching the Telugu version. The film was made simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. After the director fixed a particular shot, actors enacted the sequence twice in a bid to make the film in both the languages. The role that Vadivelu plays is enacted by Telugu comedian Sunil.

A remake of the Malayalam film 'Kathaparayumpol', the movie has a touching story highlighting immaculate friendship amidst social wants and necessities. G. V. Prakash has scored music for the film.

Kuselan to be released today(August 1st)

Film buffs can watch Rajnikant-starrer Kuselan on Friday without any fear of protests. A premiere of the movie was held in the city on Thursday soon after the star apologized through the electronic media.

A satisfied Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) has withdrawn protests against the movie. Even on Thursday morning, the KRV staged a dharna in front of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, as it had cleared the movie following a letter from the actor.

The KRV had called for a ban of the movie in the state, citing Rajnikant's controversial remarks during the Hogenakkal project row.

T A Narayana Gowda of the KRV, in a release, said the organization would continue to protest against those making 'derogatory' remarks about Karnataka and Kannada. Shivarame Gowda, president of a KRV faction, said they have withdrawn protests following the apology.

Additional commissioner of police (law and order) M R Pujar said the police would ensure peace is maintained during the film's release.

He told reporters jurisdictional ACPs would monitor the situation. "So far, no one has approached us for protection. Neither distributors nor theatre owners have asked for security. However, we have taken measures to maintain law and order," he said.

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