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'Will apologise only if I am wrong': Kamal Haasan defends remarks on Kannada language amid 'thug life' boycott calls

IndiaTimes Friday, 30 May 2025 ()
Kamal Haasan faces backlash and boycott calls in Karnataka over his remark that "Kannada is born out of Tamil." He refuses to apologize unless proven wrong, dismissing threats from pro-Kannada groups. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has banned the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in the state until he apologizes, escalating the cultural and political storm.
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Tamil language Tamil language Dravidian language in South India and North-eastern Sri Lanka

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