<p>The big-ticket Kannada release <em>'Kotigobba 3' </em>couldn't hit the screens on Thursday due to a stand-off between the producer and the financier.</p>.<p>"The screening has been cancelled across the state on Thursday. The film will release on Friday," a representative associated with the film told <em>DH.</em></p>.<p>Producer Soorappa Babu, in a video, apologised to fans and promised early morning shows from Friday. "There are a lot of reasons behind this problem. But we will start shows from 6:00 am for Sudeep's fans on Friday. I apologise to them," he said.</p>.<p>Sudeep, in a video on Twitter, backed his producer and requested his fans to not damage theatres. "This is a rare situation and I am sure a little patience from all will be my greatest strength. I request all to not get upset with theatres as they have nothing to do with this," he said in a statement. The issue seemed to have been settled as Sudeep announced new distributors for the film and promised a smooth proceedings from Friday. </p>.<p>The action-drama was set to make a roaring start opposite another big 'Kannada' flick<em> 'Salaga'</em>, starring 'Duniya' Vijay. </p>.<p>However, a dispute between the film's producer and financier led to movie halls refusing to play the film at 7 am. According to a source, the film's financier is yet to be paid fully. </p>.<p>Hordes of people gathered outside several theatres across the State were left disappointed. In many venues, chaos set in when people refused to leave. </p>.<p>Thousands of fans of the actor raised slogans demanding immediate release and screening. At a few theatres, security was tightened. Owners of the theatres had a tough time controlling the crowds.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>
<p>The big-ticket Kannada release <em>'Kotigobba 3' </em>couldn't hit the screens on Thursday due to a stand-off between the producer and the financier.</p>.<p>"The screening has been cancelled across the state on Thursday. The film will release on Friday," a representative associated with the film told <em>DH.</em></p>.<p>Producer Soorappa Babu, in a video, apologised to fans and promised early morning shows from Friday. "There are a lot of reasons behind this problem. But we will start shows from 6:00 am for Sudeep's fans on Friday. I apologise to them," he said.</p>.<p>Sudeep, in a video on Twitter, backed his producer and requested his fans to not damage theatres. "This is a rare situation and I am sure a little patience from all will be my greatest strength. I request all to not get upset with theatres as they have nothing to do with this," he said in a statement. The issue seemed to have been settled as Sudeep announced new distributors for the film and promised a smooth proceedings from Friday. </p>.<p>The action-drama was set to make a roaring start opposite another big 'Kannada' flick<em> 'Salaga'</em>, starring 'Duniya' Vijay. </p>.<p>However, a dispute between the film's producer and financier led to movie halls refusing to play the film at 7 am. According to a source, the film's financier is yet to be paid fully. </p>.<p>Hordes of people gathered outside several theatres across the State were left disappointed. In many venues, chaos set in when people refused to leave. </p>.<p>Thousands of fans of the actor raised slogans demanding immediate release and screening. At a few theatres, security was tightened. Owners of the theatres had a tough time controlling the crowds.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest videos from <i data-stringify-type="italic">DH</i>:</strong></p>