The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Karnataka government's response to a plea seeking protection from threats against the screening of Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life'.
Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan was officially elected to the Rajya Sabha and received his election certificate on Thursday at the Chennai Secretariat. The certificate was handed over by Election Returning Officer Subramani.
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to urgently hear a plea seeking protection of cinema halls or theatres in Karnataka against alleged threats over the screening of Tamil movie, 'Thug Life', starring Kamal Hasan.
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan shared his working experience with Mani Ratnam in 'Thug Life' and expressed gratitude to Tamil Nadu and its people for supporting him.
The ongoing controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's movie 'Thug Life' has taken a new turn, with the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) reaffirming its demand for an apology from the actor.
The court has adjourned the hearing to June 10, 2025, allowing time for dialogue between the petitioner and the KFCC. The petitioner has agreed not to screen the movie in Karnataka until the matter is resolved.
Actor Kamal Haasan has shared his response to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) after the film union body decided to ban the release of his film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka amid the ongoing controversy around his "Kannada is born out of Tamil' remark.
A pro-Kannada organisation, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, attempted to lay siege to the theatre in Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, to restrict the release of Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' on Sunday.
KFCC president M. Narasimhalu told ANI that people in Karnataka are upset with Haasan for his alleged comment that "Kannada is born out of Tamil," which he reportedly made during a promotional event in Chennai. Narasimhalu said that if the actor does not "apologize" before the movie's releas