The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday slammed veteran actor Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark on the origins of the Kannada language. The HC questioned why the police should provide security for his mistake. "Don't use the Right to Speech to hurt sentiments," the court said. &nbsp;The bench, headed by Justice M Nagaprasanna, made these observations while hearing a petition submitted by Kamal Haasan seeking security for the screening of his movie Thug Life in Karnataka's theatres and multiplexes.<h2>Kannada-Tamil language row</h2>Kamal Haasan had stirred controversy by stating that the Kannada language is derived from Tamil during the audio launch event of Thug Life in Chennai in May. When the remark sparked backlash in Karnataka, Haasan refused to apologise, stating he was not wrong.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>‘You want to make a profit from the people of Karnataka’</h2>On Tuesday, the court asked Kamal Haasan's counsel to clarify the actor's stand regarding tendering an apology and adjourned the matter until 2.30 pm. &nbsp;The bench noted that a prominent person like C Rajagopalachari had issued a similar statement in 1950 about the origins of the Kannada language and later apologised following protests, even though there was no commercial motive. "If such a big person can apologise, and a similar statement has been issued after 75 years, and there is a commercial motive..." the court observed. &nbsp;"You want to make a profit from the people of Karnataka, and you also maintain that you won't apologise. Even I want to watch the movie, and because of the controversy, I am unable to watch it. If you do not want to apologise, leave it. Why do you want to release it here?" the court questioned. &nbsp;"The cinema is made to make profits, and why should the police give protection for your mistake? The people are demanding an apology from you. You have not denied making the statement; you have agreed to have made the statement and are maintaining that you won't apologise," the court stated. &nbsp;"One statement can resolve the issue, and you are not tendering an apology. If you are not apologising, why are you releasing it in Karnataka?" the court pulled up the actor. &nbsp;The counsel for Kamal Haasan submitted that the actor has not insulted the language and made the statement with love. &nbsp;Meanwhile, office-bearers of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and Industries have commenced a meeting to decide on banning the release of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life in the state. &nbsp;Commenting on Kamal Haasan's issue, BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra stated on Tuesday, "The state government is not taking any stand in this regard. Kamal is a popular actor. His love for Tamil is understandable, but he can't insult the Kannada language. It's not too late; he should apologise to the people of Karnataka by correcting his unwise behaviour." &nbsp;Thug Life marks Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s reunion after 37 years. The film also stars Simbu, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Ali Fazal and others.&nbsp;

Kamal Haasan had stirred controversy by stating that the Kannada language is derived from Tamil during the audio launch event of Thug Life in Chennai in May. 

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday slammed veteran actor Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark on the origins of the Kannada language. The HC questioned why the police should provide security for his mistake. "Don't use the Right to Speech to hurt sentiments," the court said. The bench, headed by Justice M Nagaprasanna, made these observations while hearing a petition submitted by Kamal Haasan seeking security for the screening of his movie Thug Life in Karnataka's theatres and multiplexes. Kannada-Tamil language row Kamal Haasan had stirred controversy by stating that the Kannada language is derived from Tamil during the audio launch event of Thug Life in Chennai in May. When the remark sparked backlash in Karnataka, Haasan refused to apologise, stating he was not wrong. ‘You want to make a profit from the people of Karnataka’ On Tuesday, the court asked Kamal Haasan's counsel to clarify the actor's stand regarding tendering an apology and adjourned the matter until 2.30 pm. The bench noted that a prominent person like C Rajagopalachari had issued a similar statement in 1950 about the origins of the Kannada language and later apologised following protests, even though there was no commercial motive. "If such a big person can apologise, and a similar statement has been issued after 75 years, and there is a commercial motive..." the court observed. "You want to make a profit from the people of Karnataka, and you also maintain that you won't apologise. Even I want to watch the movie, and because of the controversy, I am unable to watch it. If you do not want to apologise, leave it. Why do you want to release it here?" the court questioned. "The cinema is made to make profits, and why should the police give protection for your mistake? The people are demanding an apology from you. You have not denied making the statement; you have agreed to have made the statement and are maintaining that you won't apologise," the court stated. "One statement can resolve the issue, and you are not tendering an apology. If you are not apologising, why are you releasing it in Karnataka?" the court pulled up the actor. The counsel for Kamal Haasan submitted that the actor has not insulted the language and made the statement with love. Meanwhile, office-bearers of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and Industries have commenced a meeting to decide on banning the release of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life in the state. Commenting on Kamal Haasan's issue, BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra stated on Tuesday, "The state government is not taking any stand in this regard. Kamal is a popular actor. His love for Tamil is understandable, but he can't insult the Kannada language. It's not too late; he should apologise to the people of Karnataka by correcting his unwise behaviour." Thug Life marks Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s reunion after 37 years. The film also stars Simbu, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Ali Fazal and others.

Kamal Haasan had stirred controversy by stating that the Kannada language is derived from Tamil during the audio launch event of Thug Life in Chennai in May.&nbsp;

Kamal Haasan slammed by Karnataka High Court over Kannada language row: Don't use right to speech to hurt sentiments

The controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's comment about Kannada language and Thug Life is growing with each day. Following the recent announcement by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), that the release of Thug Life would be banned in the state unless the veteran actor issues an apology. Now, director Ram Gopal Varma has come out in support of Kamal Haasan, however, moments later he deleted the post.<h2>Ram Gopal Varma supports Kamal Haasan over language row</h2>Ram Gopal Varma took to his X handle and wrote, "DEMOCRACY’s new name is INTOLERANCE..irrespective of factual correctness, threats to ban #ThugLife in Karnataka unless @ikamalhaasan apologizes, amounts to a new kind of HOOLIGANISM.” However, moments later he deleted the post.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-moves-karnataka-high-court-for-thug-life-release-amid-kannada-tamil-language-row-1748862668776">Kamal Haasan moves Karnataka High Court for Thug Life release amid Kannada-Tamil language row</a>&nbsp;Recently, Kamal Haasan filed a petition through the CEO of his company, Rajkamal Film International. 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 and petitioned to provide proper security for the movie screening.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/karnataka-minister-warns-that-all-kamal-haasan-films-will-be-banned-in-the-state-unless-the-actor-apologises-1748661824198">Karnataka Minister warns that all Kamal Haasan films will be banned in the state unless the actor apologises</a><h2>All about Kamal Haasan's Kannada-Tamil language row</h2>The linguistic row erupted when Kamal Haasan made a statement during the audio launch of Thug Life. He stated, "Kannada is born out of Tamil, which has caused widespread backlash and disappointment with many demanding an apology from the star.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ahead-of-kamal-haasan-s-thug-life-release-tamil-nadu-reduces-ticket-prices-key-details-1748694167647"> Ahead of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life release, Tamil Nadu reduces ticket prices; Key details</a>&nbsp;The KFCC representatives told to media that they had to decide to ban the film. The film chamber has given the actor 24 hours to apologize and announced that the film would be banned if he failed to tender an apology.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-on-kannada-tamil-language-row-i-won-t-apologise-if-i-am-not-wrong-1748595637157">Kamal Haasan on Kannada-Tamil language row: I won’t apologise if I am not wrong</a>&nbsp;Thug Life stars Silambarasan STR, Trisha Krishnan, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal. Helmed by Mani Ratnam, the film is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 5. It tells the story of Kamal Haasan's early days as a gangster, his strong bond with his son, and how they eventually turn on each other. &nbsp;

Kamal Haasan has been facing a lot of backlash over his remark about "Kannada is born out of Tamil” during an audio launch event of his latest film Thug Life in Chennai last week. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 5.

The controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's comment about Kannada language and Thug Life is growing with each day. Following the recent announcement by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), that the release of Thug Life would be banned in the state unless the veteran actor issues an apology. Now, director Ram Gopal Varma has come out in support of Kamal Haasan, however, moments later he deleted the post. Ram Gopal Varma supports Kamal Haasan over language row Ram Gopal Varma took to his X handle and wrote, "DEMOCRACY’s new name is INTOLERANCE..irrespective of factual correctness, threats to ban #ThugLife in Karnataka unless @ikamalhaasan apologizes, amounts to a new kind of HOOLIGANISM.” However, moments later he deleted the post. Also read: Kamal Haasan moves Karnataka High Court for Thug Life release amid Kannada-Tamil language row Recently, Kamal Haasan filed a petition through the CEO of his company, Rajkamal Film International. 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 and petitioned to provide proper security for the movie screening. Also read: Karnataka Minister warns that all Kamal Haasan films will be banned in the state unless the actor apologises All about Kamal Haasan's Kannada-Tamil language row The linguistic row erupted when Kamal Haasan made a statement during the audio launch of Thug Life. He stated, "Kannada is born out of Tamil, which has caused widespread backlash and disappointment with many demanding an apology from the star. Also read: Ahead of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life release, Tamil Nadu reduces ticket prices; Key details The KFCC representatives told to media that they had to decide to ban the film. The film chamber has given the actor 24 hours to apologize and announced that the film would be banned if he failed to tender an apology. Also read: Kamal Haasan on Kannada-Tamil language row: I won’t apologise if I am not wrong Thug Life stars Silambarasan STR, Trisha Krishnan, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal. Helmed by Mani Ratnam, the film is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 5. It tells the story of Kamal Haasan's early days as a gangster, his strong bond with his son, and how they eventually turn on each other.

Kamal Haasan has been facing lot of backlash over his remark about "Kannada is born out of Tamil” during an audio launch event of his latest film Thug Life in Chennai last week. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 5.

Ram Gopal Varma comes out in support of Kamal Haasan over Kannada-Tamil language row, deletes post

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Kamal Haasan slammed by Karnataka High Court over Kannada language row: Don't use right to speech to hurt sentiments

Ram Gopal Varma comes out in support of Kamal Haasan over Kannada-Tamil language row, deletes post