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Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Faces Conflict in Karnataka Over Language Remark

Kamal Haasan's Tamil film 'Thug Life' faced a release postponement in Karnataka after his May 24 remark that Kannada originated from Tamil sparked controversy.
Pro-Kannada groups demonstrated in response to Haasan’s comments, and the state's main film industry association insisted that he offer an unconditional apology, which Haasan declined to do.
In response to a petition by Raj Kamal Films International, the Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed the film's release, citing concerns over potential unrest, and requested that Haasan issue an apology.
Haasan expressed pain over misunderstandings, affirmed respect for Kannada's legacy, and said, “Uyire Urave Tamizhe” meaning Tamil is his life and family.
Postponing the film in Karnataka risks a 7% revenue loss and industry bodies warn such blocks could harm relations between Tamil and Kannada film industries.

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