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**Summary:**

The Karnataka High Court is pressing actor Kamal Haasan to apologize for his statement claiming Kannada originated from Tamil. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and pro-Kannada groups are protesting the release of his film “Thug Life” in Karnataka until he issues an apology. The Court drew a parallel to a past apology by C. Rajagopalachari for a similar remark and questioned the basis for Haasan’s claim, highlighting the sensitivity around language and regional identity in India. The court emphasized the unrest caused by his statement and the importance of Nela, Jala and Bhashe (land, water and language) and his seeking protection from a situation created by his actions.

**News Article:**

**Karnataka High Court Urges Kamal Haasan to Apologize for Kannada Language Remark, Film Release Threatened**

**Bengaluru, June 3, 2025** – The release of actor Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film “Thug Life” in Karnataka hangs in the balance as the Karnataka High Court has strongly urged the actor to apologize for his controversial statement claiming that the Kannada language originated from Tamil. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and various pro-Kannada organizations are protesting the film’s release, demanding a public apology from Haasan.

During a hearing today, Justice M. Nagaprasanna questioned the Raajkamal Films International, Haasan’s company, represented by directors V. Narayana and Dhyan Chinnappa, about the basis for the actor’s claim and its impact on the state. “You may be Kamal Haasan… but any citizen has no right to hurt sentiments of masses. There are three things people are very emotional to, that is Nela, Jala and Bhashe, (land, water and language). You know division of this country is on linguistic lines,” the Court observed.

The Court drew a parallel to a past incident where C. Rajagopalachari, a former Governor-General of India, apologized for making a similar remark about the origins of Kannada. “When persons like Rajagopalacharari can apologise, why can’t Kamala Haasan,” Justice Nagaprasanna questioned.

The court noted that Haasan’s statement has caused “unrest, disharmony” in Karnataka and questioned why the actor has created a situation of seeking protection from the state. The Court gave Mr. Haasan’s representatives until 2:30 p.m. today to respond to the request of an apology.

The court said that Kamal Haasan is before this Court to protect his commercial interest, and “One apology would have solved everything”.

The case highlights the sensitive nature of language and regional identity in India and the responsibility of public figures to be mindful of their statements.

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