Kamal Haasan, the renowned actor, is currently busy promoting his much-anticipated film Thug Life, directed by legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam. During a recent promotional event, Kamal made statements that triggered backlash from Kannada audiences.
Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar was the special guest at the event, where Kamal remarked that the Kannada language originated from Tamil. He added that this connection is why he considers Shiva Rajkumar’s family as his own.
These comments did not sit well with Kannada fans, many of whom take great pride in their language and heritage. Social media quickly lit up with criticism, with many expressing anger over what they felt was a dismissive comment about their linguistic identity.
In a state like Karnataka, where language holds deep emotional value, such remarks have naturally stirred controversy. It remains to be seen whether this affects the film’s reception or prompts a clarification from Kamal.