Thug Life: Pro-Kannada staff warns Bengaluru theatres towards screening Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ | – Times of India

Tensions flared in Bengaluru on Sunday as individuals of the pro-Kannada staff Karnataka Rakshana Vedike staged a protest outdoor Victory Cinema in Kamakshipalya. The demonstration was once geared toward halting the screening of Kamal Haasan’s upcoming movie ‘Thug Life,’ following a debatable commentary made through the actor. During an tournament in Chennai, Kamal Haasan reportedly remarked that “Kannada was born from Tamil,” a declare that brought on well-liked backlash amongst Kannada supporters.Group threatens theatre house owners, KFCC respondsPraveen Shetty, the president of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, led the protest and issued a stern caution to theatre house owners. He alleged that Kamal Haasan had insulted the Kannada language and known as for the movie to be blocked throughout Karnataka. Speaking to ANI, Shetty mentioned that if ‘Thug Life’ is screened, the state executive should be ready to take accountability for any fallout. Shortly after the protest, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) introduced a statewide ban at the movie’s unlock.CM Siddaramaiah and Kamal Haasan replyThe controversy deepened midweek when Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke back to Kamal Haasan’s remarks. Dismissing the actor’s commentary as ignorant, the CM mentioned, “Kannada has a long-standing history. Poor Kamal Haasan, he is unaware of it.” The factor escalated additional when Kamal Haasan, addressing the uproar at a separate tournament, refused to supply an apology. He maintained his place through announcing, “Love will never apologise. I will apologise only if I am wrong. This is my lifestyle. Please don’t tamper with it.”Ban danger intensifies amid KFCC reinforceIn the most recent construction, Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi echoed requires a ban on Kamal Haasan’s movies except the actor problems a public apology. Supporting this sentiment, KFCC President M Narasimhalu mentioned that the verdict to withhold screenings of ‘Thug Life’ was once taken independently through theatre house owners and vendors. As tensions simmer, the movie’s unlock in Karnataka stays unsure.