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Actor Kamal Haasan has sparked controversy together with his assertion claiming Kannada “was born out of Tamil” throughout a movie occasion in Chennai. His remarks drew protests from pro-Kannada teams in Karnataka and criticism from BJP chief BY Vijayendra.
Chennai:
Actor Kamal Haasan is dealing with sharp criticism after claiming that the Kannada language “was born out of Tamil” throughout an occasion in Chennai. The comment, made throughout the audio launch of his upcoming movie Thug Life, has triggered a backlash in Karnataka, the place pro-Kannada organisations and politicians have known as it disrespectful and warned of protests.
Speaking on the occasion, Haasan started with the phrase “Uyire Urave Tamizhe,” that means “my life and my family is Tamil language.” Referring to Kannada actor Shivarajkumar, who was additionally current, Haasan stated: “Actor Shivarajkumar is my family living in another state. That’s why he is here. That’s why when I started my speech, I said ‘my life and my family is Tamil’. Your language (Kannada) was born out of Tamil. So you are included in that line.”
Angry reactions in Karnataka
The comment has drawn robust reactions from pro-Kannada teams, together with Kannada Rakshana Vedike, who condemned the assertion and accused Haasan of disrespecting the Kannada language. Activists tore down posters of Thug Life in Bengaluru and warned of great penalties if Haasan continued to make such statements. Some protesters even threatened to blacken his face and known as for a boycott of his movies in Karnataka.
BJP hits out at Haasan
BJP Karnataka state president BY Vijayendra additionally lashed out at Haasan on X, calling the assertion “uncultured behaviour” and “arrogant.” He stated that Kannada has a literary custom going again 2,500 years and doesn’t owe its origins to Tamil. He accused the actor of being “ungrateful” regardless of having labored in Kannada cinema. Vijayendra additionally alleged that Haasan had a historical past of creating controversial remarks that damage non secular sentiments and stated the newest remark had offended 6.5 crore Kannadigas.
Protests and boycott calls
The controversy has led to requires an apology from Haasan. Pro-Kannada activists have warned that if he doesn’t concern a clarification or apology, there will likely be protests in opposition to him, and his film Thug Life could also be banned in Karnataka.
Haasan has but to reply publicly to the controversy. His movie Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, is scheduled to launch on June 5.
