A day after Vels Studios and Leisure Personal Restricted (Jolly Wooden Studios & Adventures), the place the truth present Bigg Boss Kannada was being shot, was seized for violations of environmental rules, Deputy Chief Minister D Ok Shivakumar Wednesday instructed the deputy commissioner of Bengaluru South to reopen the premises.
The closure of Jolly Wooden studios turned political after the Janata Dal (Secular) alleged that the closure was performed on the behest of Shivakumar. A video of his remarks in March on the sixteenth Bengaluru Worldwide Movie Competition 2025 went viral, during which he expressed his disappointment that the movie fraternity didn’t take part within the Mekedatu Padayatra. The Congress launched the foot march to demand the implementation of the Mekedatu mission throughout the Cauvery River.
“I do know the place to tighten the nuts and bolts to make sure cooperation from the trade,” Shivakumar may be heard saying within the video.
In a put up on X Wednesday, Shivakumar mentioned, “I’ve directed the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru South District to elevate the seal on Jollywood premises in Bidadi, the place Bigg Boss Kannada is being filmed. Whereas environmental compliance stays a prime precedence, the studio will probably be given time to handle violations in accordance with the norms set by the Karnataka State Air pollution Management Board”.
“I stay dedicated to supporting the Kannada leisure trade, whereas additionally upholding our accountability towards environmental safety,” he added.
The contestants, who have been shifted to a resort following the closure, could also be introduced again to the studio Thursday.
Yeshwanth V Gurukar, Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru South District, mentioned Vel Studios has sought 10 days to adjust to all of the instructions.
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Kiccha Sudeep, who’s the host of Bigg Boss Kannada, “sincerely” thanked Shivakumar for the “well timed help”.
“Additionally wish to thank the involved authorities for acknowledging that #BBK was not concerned or was part of the latest chaos or disturbances. I truely recognize the DCM for promptly responding to my name, and thank #Nalpad, for his devoted efforts. #BBK12 is right here to remain,” he mentioned in a put up on X.