28-05-2025
Thug Life To Vishwaroopam And Uttama Villain: When Kamal Haasan's Films Sparked Row
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Kamal Haasan sparked controversy at the Thug Life audio launch event. However, this is not the first time that the actor is facing criticism ahead of his film's release.
Kamal Haasan has landed in a big controversy once again. Recently, the South superstar attended the Thug Life audio launch event in Chennai, where he made a statement linking the origins of the Kannada language to Tamil. The actor's remarks quickly went viral and has triggered backlash from pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka. They are not only demanding an apology from Haasan but also a ban on his upcoming movie.
However, this is not the first time that Kamal Haasan has sparked a controversy ahead of his film's release. Previously too, his films like Vishwaroopam and Uttama Villain faced a massive backlash for various reasons.
Here are some of Kamal Haasan's film controversies you must know about:
Vishwaroopam (2013)
Kamal Haasan's 2013 film faced opposition from Muslim groups for allegedly portraying their community negatively. The film was banned in Tamil Nadu and also saw massive protests in some other states for allegedly hurting Muslim sentiments. However, the Tamil Nadu ban was also lifted later after Kamal Haasan agreed to make some cuts to the film. The film's makers had also issued a statement clarifying that they did not intend to hurt anybody.
Uttama Villain (2015)
The Tamil Nadu branch of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad filed a lawsuit against the filmmaker, demanding a ban on the film, claiming it hurts the sentiments of the Hindu religion. The group objected to the lyrics of one of the songs, arguing it belittled a conversation between Prahlad and Hiranyakashipu. Directed by Ramesh Aravind and produced by N. Linguswamy and Kamal Haasan, the film faced controversy due to these allegations.
Dasavatharam (2008)
Kamal Haasan's magnum opus, Dasavatharam, faced controversies for depicting the clash between Saivism and Vaishnavism. The film was reportedly scrutinised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Hindu Munnani for its portrayal of the conflict between Shaivite and Vaishnavite saints during the 16th century AD. Both Hindu groups allegedly threatened to halt the movie's screening by protesting outside theatres.
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
Starring Prabhu alongside Kamal Haasan, this film was a remake of Munna Bhai MBBS. However, it drew criticism from the Indian Medical Association. The doctors found the film's title disrespectful and demanded a change. The Tamil Nadu Medical Council president, K R Balasubramanian, had also argued that the title mocked the medical profession and tarnished the fraternity's reputation.
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