Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:24pm on 30 May 2025,Friday India
Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has sparked a linguistic controversy during a promotional event for his upcoming film Thug Life. He stated that "Kannada was born out of Tamil," leading to backlash in Karnataka, including protests and calls to ban the film. Haasan responded by asserting, "If I'm wrong, I'll apologise. If I'm not, I won't," emphasizing his respect for all languages and cultures. He clarified that his statement was rooted in linguistic studies and affection, not intended to offend. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has demanded a public apology within two days, threatening to ban the film otherwise. Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, is scheduled for release on June 5. (PC: News 18)
