Kamal Haasan In Trouble For His Language Comment

Actor Kamal Haasan has landed in controversy with his recent remark that "Kannada was born out of Tamil", which has triggered sharp political reactions and public outrage in Karnataka. The BJP and pro-Kannada groups have condemned his statement and demanded an unconditional apology. Kamal Haasan made the comment during a public event in Chennai, where he was speaking alongside Kannada actor Shivarajkumar.

The remark has been perceived as undermining the Kannada language's independent heritage, and Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has lashed out at Kamal Haasan, calling his remarks "uncultured". Vijayendra accused Kamal Haasan of insulting Kannada and its speakers, and demanded an unconditional apology. Pro-Kannada groups have also expressed their anger, with activists from Karnataka Rakshana Vedike tearing posters of Kamal Haasan's upcoming film "Thug Life" and issuing warnings of a potential statewide ban on the film.

The controversy comes just days ahead of the release of "Thug Life", scheduled to hit theatres on June 5. Kamal Haasan's comments have sparked a heated debate about language identity and cultural heritage, with many calling for him to apologize for his remarks. The BJP leader has also questioned Kamal's authority to make historical claims about the origin of languages.

The backlash against Kamal Haasan's remark has been intense, with many in Karnataka feeling that he has insulted the state's language and culture. It remains to be seen how Kamal responds to the criticism and whether he will apologize for his comments.