Kamal Haasan's Kannada Remark Ignites Firestorm, Threatens His Film Thug Life's Release in Karnataka
Kamal Haasan's controversial Remark that "Kannada was born out of Tamil", Ignites Firestorm, Threatens the Release of His Film 'Thug Life' in Karanataka. A recent statement by actor and politician Kamal Haasan regarding the origin of the Kannada language has sparked a major controversy in Karnataka, leading to widespread protests and threats to ban his upcoming film, "Thug Life," in the state. The controversy stems from a remark Haasan made during a promotional event for "Thug Life" in Chennai on May 24, 2025. While speaking about the camaraderie with Kannada actor Shivarajkumar, Haasan stated, "Kannada was born out of Tamil." This seemingly innocuous comment quickly escalated into a full-blown linguistic and cultural row. Also Read: Video: Tejasvi Surya in Panama: Pakistan in ICU, On The IMF's Drip Video:Supriya Sule Led All-Party India Delegation Qatar Visit The Outrage: Pro-Kannada organizations, politicians from across the ...