Kamal Haasan’s “Thug Life” Remark Sparks Row in Karnataka – Ban on His Films Follows
During the audio launch of the film Thug Life, actor Kamal Haasan made a statement saying, “Kannada originated from Tamil, and Tamil is the mother of the Kannada language.” This remark triggered massive controversy across Karnataka, with several Kannada organizations condemning the actor’s comment. The issue quickly became a major political talking point in Karnataka.