Theatre in Karnataka is not focusing on social issues instead is obsessed with visual details which doesn't bode well for the growth of the theatre movement and society, felt experts. They also warned theatre troupes to keep their distance from the powers- that-be and MNCs as theatre is not a medium for publicity but for creating awareness. Launching the meet on democracy and theatre hosted by Rangayana as part of the winter theatre festival here on Saturday, poet and playwright H S Shivaprakash said: "Theatre is focusing more on techniques and becoming a visual extravaganza. It has become more of a sound and light show.

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