Prakash Belawadi Recalls SHOCKING Experience On Kannada Film Set: ‘They Defecated In My Vanity Van'

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Veteran actor Prakash Belawadi revealed a shocking incident on a Kannada film set, where his vanity van was vandalised and defecated in after he refused to lower his fee.
Respected theatre veteran and acclaimed film actor Prakash Belawadi has opened up about a deeply distressing incident from his past, revealing how a prominent Kannada film banner subjected him to shocking mistreatment after he refused to lower his acting fees.
Speaking to Just Curious India, Belawadi shared that he was part of a film produced by a major production house, the name of which he chose not to disclose — not out of professional fear, but due to the disturbing extent of the ordeal.
'I acted in a movie under a big banner. I won't tell the name because I'm scared of them—not in the sense that they won't give me a role, but because even if they offer me ₹10 lakh per day, I'll never work with them again," he stated bluntly.
According to the seasoned actor, tensions began when the director asked him to reduce his fee, a request Belawadi respectfully declined. In retaliation, he claims the team withheld part of his payment and, on the final day of shooting, resorted to outright vandalism.
'Four people were sent to my vanity van. They ate inside, threw meat all around, emptied the water tank, and defecated inside. It was unbearably hot, and I was forced to sit outside because of the stench," he recalled.
Belawadi clarified that while this incident was deeply traumatic, it doesn't reflect the entire Kannada film industry. He pointed out that such behaviour is often exhibited by those who aren't native to Karnataka.
'Most of the producers who behave this way aren't Kannadigas. If you work with the Rajkumar family, it's a completely different experience—they are extremely cultured," he added, drawing a clear line between respectful and exploitative working environments.
Known for his integrity and powerful performances, Prakash Belawadi has long been a respected figure in Kannada theatre and cinema. His filmography spans both South Indian and Hindi films, with standout roles in Madras Cafe, India Lockdown, The Kashmir Files, Airlift, and The Tashkent Files. In Kannada cinema, he has featured in critically acclaimed films like Thandel, Pentagon, Vrithra, and Made in Bengaluru.
First Published:
June 27, 2025, 21:03 IST