Superstar Kamal Haasan, known for his work in South Indian and Hindi cinema, is currently facing backlash ahead of his upcoming film Thug Life, set to release on June 5.

Controversy Over Kannada Language Remarks

• During the film’s promotion, Kamal Haasan stated that the Kannada language originated from Tamil.

• This statement sparked outrage among Kannada language supporters, who considered it an insult.

• Protests erupted demanding a ban on Thug Life in Karnataka.

• Threats were made, including by the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), whose president Narayan Gowda warned that theatres screening the film would be set on fire.

Kamal Haasan’s Stand

• Despite warnings, some theatres in Karnataka plan to screen Thug Life.

• The film is directed by Mani Ratnam and will release in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu—but no Kannada version exists.

• Kamal Haasan refused to apologize, stating:
  “If I am wrong, I will apologize. If I am not wrong, I will not apologize.”

• He said he has faced threats before and is prepared to face any losses in Karnataka since he has produced the film.

Film Cast and Details

The film also stars Simbu, Trisha, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lakshmi, and Abhirami Bose.