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2 days ago
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Karnataka minister calls for ban on all Kamal Haasan films over his refusal to apologize in Kannada row
Kamal Haasan is set to hit the big screen on June 5, 2025, with his upcoming film, Thug Life. However, as the veteran actor faces backlash over his recent remark about the Kannada language, Karnataka's Minister of Culture has called for a complete ban on his films. As per Hindustan Times, Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi stated, 'I have written a letter. After that, the Film Chamber of Commerce also took a good decision and held a press meet yesterday, saying that if he doesn't apologize in two days, his film will be banned.' 'We will not allow his films to be released if he doesn't apologize. Any light comment against Kannada will not be tolerated. If he doesn't apologize, we will take our decision,' he added. The minister also mentioned that he has requested actor Shiva Rajkumar to speak to Kamal Haasan about the issue. For context, the minister's remarks stem from Kamal Haasan's recent comments about the Kannada language during the Thug Life audio launch. At the event, the actor stated that Kannada was born out of Tamil, suggesting the two languages are like family—a claim that drew criticism from many in Karnataka. When later asked if he would apologize for the statement, Kamal Haasan responded, 'I have been threatened before. If I am wrong, I will apologize; if not, I won't. That's my lifestyle; please don't tamper with it.' Coming to Haasan's work front, the veteran Tamil cinema star is all set to return to the big screen with Thug Life, an action thriller that follows the story of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, a Yakuza-like gangster. Presumed dead, Rangaraya rises from the grave, suspecting his foster son, Amaran, of orchestrating his downfall. What unfolds is a deadly showdown between father and son, where only one can come out on top. With Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR as co-leads, the film features an ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Joju George, and several others in pivotal roles. Up next, Haasan is expected to headline KH237, a project helmed by the renowned action choreographer duo AnbArivu.
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3 days ago
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Kamal Haasan finally REACTS to 'boycott Thug Life' over Kannada language row: 'I have been threatened before'
Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life is slated to release on June 5, 2025, marking his reunion with director Mani Ratnam. Now, the film might face a ban in Karnataka over the actor's language remark, and here's how he reacted to it. In a recent press meet, Haasan replied, 'This is a democratic country, and I believe in law and justice. I believe love will always triumph. Now, my love for Karnataka is true, my love for Andhra is true, my love for Kerala is true, so nobody will suspect me except those who have an agenda.' In addition to these words, the veteran actor was asked whether he would offer an apology, especially with the Karnataka government threatening a ban on Thug Life. To which Haasan has said, 'I have been threatened before. If I am wrong, I will apologize; if not, I won't. That's my lifestyle, please don't tamper with it.' For those unclear, Kamal Haasan was recently caught up in controversy after he made a remark that Kannada was born out of Tamil. During his speech at the Thug Life audio launch, the veteran actor, speaking to Shiva Rajkumar, remarked that Kannada was born out of Tamil; in that way, the Kannada superstar is also part of his family. Coming to Haasan's work front, the veteran star of Tamil cinema is soon set to hit the big screens with the film Thug Life. The film is an action thriller that tells the story of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, a Yakuza-like gangster. Presumed dead, the gangster makes a return from his grave and suspects his foster son, Amaran, to be the conspirator who wants him dead. What follows in the film is a battle of death between father and son, with one emerging on top. With Haasan and Silambarasan TR as co-leads, the movie features an ensemble cast that includes Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Joju George, and many more in key roles. Following this, the actor is expected to star under the direction of the action choreographer duo AnbArivu for the tentatively titled KH237.
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6 days ago
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‘I want a real woman to kiss…': Kamal Haasan on emergence of AI after taking a special course in USA
Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life is slated to release on June 5, 2025. Ahead of the movie hitting the big screens, the veteran actor was seen in a chat with India Today, where he dropped details about AI after taking a course on the same. The superstar had taken a special course on AI and wasn't too keen on its use in cinema. In his words, the actor said, 'I would never be satisfied with a digital kiss from a baby. I want a real baby. You understand? I want a real woman to kiss. I want a real man to hold like that. A hologram won't do.' 'I want to shake hands with Mani Ratnam. Who cares about a hologram of Mani Ratnam? It doesn't think like him. It's tweaked by somebody else. So, I like the AI, but I'm not sure that AI will like me. Now I have to catch up, and then we'll see,' Kamal Haasan added. Concluding his words, the superstar made it clear that, like how humans have conquered the seas and space, we would also control AI. Talking about the actor's work front, Kamal Haasan is reuniting with director Mani Ratnam after 38 years. As the Nayakan duo comes together for a second time with Thug Life, the team is set to present another gangster venture. The movie tells the story of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, a gangster who adopts a young boy named Amaran, highlighting how their destinies are intertwined. Raising him as his own, Sakthivel sees Amaran as his successor. However, the former is presumed to be dead at a moment, with suspicions leading to his foster son being the conspirator. Making a return, Sakthivel is hell-bent on revenge, shaping the rest of the movie to be a game of death venture. With Haasan and STR in the lead, Thug Life has Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, and more in key roles. Moving ahead, Kamal Haasan has a film with action choreographer duo AnbArivu, tentatively titled KH237.
