Kamal Haasan moves Karnataka HC after KFCC bans release of Thug Life
Actor and politicians Kamal Hasaan on Monday moved the Karnataka high court seeking the release of his upcoming film Thug Life, which has been stalled by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce over his controversial remarks on the Kannada language.
The actor has appealed to the court to restrain the government, police department and Film Chamber of Commerce from stopping the screening of the movie. Furthermore, he has also petitioned for proper security for the movie screening.
Kamal Haasan stoked controversy after he, during a promotional event for Thug Life last month, said that “Kannada was born out of Tamil.”
The remark triggered massive row in Karnataka with politicians and film associations slamming the actor. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra called on Haasan to issue an apology.
The actor later clarified his remark amid the row and stated that politicians are not “qualified to talk about language.”