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Pro-Kannada groups are protesting against Kamal Hassan's movie 'Thug Life' following his remark that Kannada was born out of Tamil. Activists are urging cinema halls not to screen the film and are demanding a complete ban. The groups have submitted memorandums to theatre owners and managers, warning of protests if the movie is screened. Kamal Hassan has reportedly refused to apologize for his statement, which activists consider insulting and derogatory.
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