Kamal Haasan is being called for his controversial remarks on the origin of Kannada language. The Thug Life actor refused to apologize for a statement to the Kannada film Body, he explains his response to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in Karnataka, when the film Union Body decided to ban the release of ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka.
Kamal Haasan Issue Clarification On ‘Kannada is out of Tamil’
Amidst the ongoing controversy around his language comment, Kamal Haasan refused to apologize, issued a letter to the Kannada Film Chamber. Actor Kamal Haasan shared his response to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), when the film Union Body decided to ban the release of his film ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka, which is amid controversies around his “Kannada is out of Tamil” comment.
In a letter addressed to the KFC president, Kamal Haasan said that his statement at his film ‘Thug Life’ audio launch in Chennai is “misunderstood” because he claims that the veteran Dr. in Karnataka. For Rajkumar’s family it was called “out of real affection”.
The letter to the Kannada film Body says, “I accept your letter on 30/05/2025. Out of deep respect for the people of Karnataka, I present the following with honesty. It hurts me that my statement was my statement. Tell me that we are all from one and the same family and do not reduce Kannada in any way,” Thug Life Actor has written ”
Kamal Haasan said that he loves all languages ​​and is “honor” for his language for Kannadigs’s love.
“There is no dispute or debate on the rich heritage of Kannada language. Like Tamil, Kannada has a glorious literary and cultural tradition, which I have praised for a long time. During my career, I have nurtured the heat and affection for me extended by the Kannada-box community, and I love this with a clear discretion and faith.
She restores her love for various languages ​​and wrote, “My bond with Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam- and all the languages ​​of this land- are following and are heartfelt. I always stand for the same dignity of all Indian languages ​​and live in opposition to any other language dominance, such as weakening the liberal fabric of India.”
He further wrote that he only knows and speaks the “language of cinema” because he believes that it is a “universal language” that only knows the way of “love and relationship”.
“I know and speak the language of cinema. Cinema is a universal language that only knows love and relationship. My statement was only to establish that bond and unity among us.
He continued, “Cinema should remain a bridge among people – a wall that never divides them. It was my statement in mind, and I have never lived nor want to give any place for public disturbance and enmity. Our mutual love and respect.”
Meanwhile, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday began listening to petitions seeking direction to officers including the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, not to take any measures-to avoid screening and releasing the film ‘Thug Life’, which is scheduled to release in Karnataka.
According to Live Law, the court verbally commented that the actor was clinging to the ego and was not apologizing to the controversial remarks, said in the court, “This is where you are not apologizing to the ego … This can be Kamla Hassan or anyone … It can be understood by the people’s feelings.” This can be something else. Your statement can stop everything else. It is on that cross roads. If your intention is (letter to the chamber) then why not finish it … This is an explanation for an explanation. ,
So far, the thug life is slapped to hit theaters on June 05, will not be released in Karnataka
(With ANI input)
