India, June 23 -- A quiet war of words is brewing between the Kannada film industry and the state's political leadership after actor Kiccha Sudeep publicly criticised Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's comments on Sandalwood.

According to a report by Times of India, the actor urged the Congress leader to be more mindful of his remarks, stating that only those within the industry truly understand its inner workings.

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Speaking during a recent television programme, Sudeep said, "I have great respect for DK Shivakumar. Cinema is a respectful and dignified space. But he should be careful with what he says."

His comments app...