Kamal Haasan just spoke facts: Tamil Nadu leaders support film icon over language row
Kamal Haasan had earlier this week said Tamil was the mother to Kannada while welcoming Sandalwood superstar Shiva Rajkumar as his 'own brother' at an event to promote his latest flick Thug Life, directed by ace filmmaker Maniratnam.
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