Members of Kannada Raksha Vedic protest against actor Kamal Haasan to comment on Kannada language in Bengaluru on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Photo Credit: PTI
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has demanded an apology to experienced actor Kamal Haasan for its controversial comments on Kannada language. KFCC has said that it will stop the release of Kamal Haasan’s film thug Life In KarnatakaIf the actor does not apologize in two days. Directed by Mani Ratnam, thug Life On June 05, 2025, is ready to hit the screen worldwide.
Talking about the line, M Narasimalu, KFCC President, told Hindu“It’s no longer about a film. It’s about an entire state.” During the audio launch thug Life In Chennai on 24 May, 2025 (Saturday), Kamal Haasan made a comment that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” The actor’s statement criticized the people of Karnataka, with supporters-Kanada groups and BJP, for hurting his spirit.
On May 29, 2025 (Thursday), KFCC held a meeting with members of the protesters of Karnataka and members of the Distributors Association of Karnataka to discuss the issue. “KFCC stands through the sentiments of the people of Karnataka. Kamal Haasan has to apologize for a smooth release in the next two days. thug Life In Karnataka. The decision was taken with the support of distributors and exhibitors with former KFCC presidents. ,
Bengaluru is an important market for Big-Star Tamil films. In case of issuing, distributors face threat of heavy losses thug Life Karnataka is delayed. Narasimalu said, “The South Indian film Chamber of Commerce is demanding help to receive apologies to distributor Kamal Haasan. So far, we have directed the theater owners and distributors to avoid taking the film so far,” Narasimalu said.
In 2018, distributors faced heat when released Black Superstar Rajinikanth was banned in Karnataka following controversial comments on the Cauvery issue. After purchasing the film, for a rate, the distributors suffered heavy losses after missing the film’s release on the early day in Karnataka.
Rajinikanth created a controversy when he asked the then Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to release the water part of Tamil Nadu as a mandate by the Supreme Court. The superstar said, “If the Cauvery Management Board is not formed soon, the Center will face Tamil Nadu’s anger.” Black It was finally released in Karnataka a day later.
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M Narasimalu remembered Bahubali 2Being the second big film facing an issue in Karnataka before releasing in 2021. Pro-Canada groups threatened to ban the high anticipated sequel due to Satyaraj’s “anti-kanada” comments regarding Covery Ro. After the actor, all decks were approved for the release of the film in Karnataka, and the film’s director, SS Rajamouli addressed the issue and requested the release of the film.
Published – May 29, 2025 07:05 pm IST
