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Strongly condemning the recent controversial statement made by actor Kamal Hassan about Kannada language, the members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged a protest burning effigy and posters of ...

The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on Friday, May 30, announced a ban on the release of Kamal Haasan's upcoming film ‘Thug Life’ in the state after the actor did not apologise for ...

Kamal Haasan and his movie 'Thug Life' stoked controversy in Karnataka after actor reportedly stated "Kannada is born out of Tamil" at an event in Chennai. | Latest News India ...

On May 24, 2025, Kamal Haasan stated at the audio launch event of his upcoming film Thug Life that “Kannada was born out of Tamil” while addressing Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar. This led ...

Actor Kamal Haasan’s statement came as pro-Kannada groups threatened to boycott his film ‘Thug Life’ and demanded an apology from him over his remark on Kannada language.

Definitely, there is no 'Sorry' term being specified anywhere by Kamal Hassan. We will surely not release the film. We (KFCC) will stand with Rakshina Vedike and other Kannada organisations." ...

Tamil Nadu actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Friday refused to apologise for his comment that the Kannada language was "born out of" Tamil, a remark that triggered a furious civil and political row.

Definitely, there is no 'Sorry' term being specified anywhere by Kamal Hassan. We will surely not release the film. We (KFCC) will stand with Rakshina Vedike and other Kannada organisations." ...

Kamal Haasan and his movie 'Thug Life' came under the radar of controversy in Karnataka after the actor reportedly stated that "Kannada is born out of Tamil" during a promotional event in Chennai.

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