'Thug Life' Karnataka ban row: Supreme Court seeks KA govt's reply over screening of Kamal Haasan starrer
The
Supreme Court
on Friday issued a notice to the Karnataka government in response to a plea challenging the alleged unofficial ban on the screening of
Kamal Haasan
's 'Thug Life' in the state. The petition, filed by M
Mahesh Reddy
, claimed that threats and police interference have prevented the Tamil film's theatrical release in Karnataka, despite it being certified by the
Central Board of Film Certification
(CBFC).
The bench, comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan, scheduled the next hearing for Tuesday (June 17).
Petitioner alleges verbal instructions
Filed through the advocate A Velan, the petition argued that the ban was not implemented through any formal government order or legal process, but through oral instructions and indirect pressure. According to News 18, it alleged that the officials failed to work against the groups threatening violence, which led to a cold impact on expression and freedom of cinema exhibition.
The petition stated that such intervention violates constitutional rights, including the right to free speech and practicing a profession under Article 19 (1) (A) and 19 (1) (G).
State accused of yielding to threats and violence
The petition also accused the state government of becoming a silent spectator amid threats of arson and communal violence targeting linguistic minorities. "This surrender to violent, non-state actors is not only a lapse in governance but a breakdown of constitutional machinery,' the plea stated.
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It called for urgent intervention to ensure law and order and protect citizens' rights.
Call for legal action and safe screenings
M Mahesh Reddy urged the court to declare the de facto ban on 'Thug Life' illegal and to direct authorities to ensure safe, uninterrupted screenings in willing theatres. It also demanded legal action against those inciting threats or communal hatred. Notably, the film was released in other states on June 5 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, but faced resistance in Karnataka following controversial remarks made by Kamal Haasan regarding the Kannada language.
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