Kamal Haasan REACTS To Police Complaint Filed Against Him Over Controversial ‘Kannada’ Remark; Says, “I Will Not Apologize For…”

Actor Kamal Haasan has landed in controversy after a Pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), filed a police complaint against him for his recent statement about the Kannada language.

Police Complaint Filed Against Kamal Haasan

The police complaint was lodged on Wednesday at RM Nagar Police Station in Bengaluru. According to KRV, Haasan’s remark that “Kannada is born from Tamil” has deeply hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas and amounts to an insult to their language and culture.

KRV President Praveen Shetty called the statement “unlawful” and said it threatens the linguistic and cultural harmony between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. As per India Today, he said, “Such irresponsible remarks can lead to unrest.”

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Kamal Haasan made the controversial comment during the audio launch of his film Thug Life in Chennai. While speaking on stage, he said, “Your language (Kannada) was born out of Tamil. So you are included in that line.” The remark quickly went viral, sparking outrage both politically and online.

Leaders from both the Congress and BJP in Karnataka condemned Haasan’s statement, calling it historically inaccurate and inflammatory. Many demanded that he issue a public apology.

Kamal Haasan REACTS

Haasan’s response to the controversy and legal complaint. Speaking to PTI, he said that his statement was made “out of love” and that historians have taught him language history. He said, “I will not apologize for something I said out of love.”

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Pro-Kannada Groups Call For Haasan’s Movies BAN

In response to the controversy, pro-Kannada groups have escalated their demands, calling for a ban on Haasan’s upcoming film in Karnataka. Protests have erupted across major cities, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, and Belagavi.

Activists have taken to the streets, waving placards and chanting slogans against the veteran actor. Some protestors have even issued threats to blacken his face and called for a complete boycott of his films in the state.

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