Udupi : Muniratna, producer of ‘Katariveera Sursundarangi’  which has raked up a controversy and Upendra the hero of the film, tendered an apology to Sri Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt, before the Kanakana Kindi of the Udupi Sri Krishna Temple on May 14, Monday for the few objectionable scenes in the film.

 They have promised that the film would be screened in theatres on May 17, Thursday after the objectionable scenes were cut.

Upendra also requested Kannada film fans to forgive them  for the error that has taken place knowingly or unknowingly. He also hoped that Katariveera’ would be a hit film with due blessings of the Shiroor seer.