Kamal Haasan likely to discuss Cauvery issue with HD Kumaraswamy today 

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan is likely to meet Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy in Bengaluru today. Kamal Haasan is expected to discuss the Cauvery water sharing issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka when he meets the newly elected Chief Minister. 

Kamal has been vocal in calling for dialogue between the states and was present at the swearing-in ceremony of Kumaraswamy in Bengaluru on May 23. Earlier a row erupted after actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth demanded Karnataka to release Cauvery river water for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy had invited the superstar to the state to see the conditions of reservoirs, where water is not sufficient.

"If there is water in Karnataka, it is possible for us to give them water. I request Rajinikanth, please come and see the situation in our dams, what has happened to our farmers. After seeing that, if you (Rajinikanth) still want water, let's discuss," Kumaraswamy said. Reportedly, Rajinikanth had asked the new government in Karnataka to release to Tamil Nadu its share of Cauvery river water as mandated by the Supreme Court verdict. Distributors and exhibitors in Karnataka have unanimously decided not to release Rajinikanth-starrer Kaala in the State in protest against his stand on the Cauvery issue.