FIR Filed In Bengaluru After Kamal Haasan’s Portrait Is Set On Fire Amid Kannada Controversy ..
The tension surrounding Kamal Haasan's controversial remarks on the kannada language has escalated further, with a formal FIRnow filed in Bengaluru.
One of the accused, identified as ravi Kumar, has also been taken into custody for further questioning. The unfortunate incident took place on the night of 29th May.
In another update, Haasan has refused to apologize after the karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) threatened to boycott his film "Thug Life," outraged by his remark on the kannada language.
Addressing the media, outside the DMK party headquarters in Chennai, Haasan said, "It is a democracy. I believe in law and justice. My love for karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and kerala is true. Nobody will suspect it except for those who have an agenda.I'vebeen threatened earlier too, and if I am wrong, I would apologise, ifI'm not, I won't."
The controversy erupted after Haasan stated that "Kannada was born out of Tamil" during a promotional event for "Thug Life".
His remark led to a massive outrage amongst the pro-Kannada groups. Not just that, the KRV activists even teared up the posters of the film in Bengaluru. Additionally, the KRV president, Praveen Shetty filed a complaint at Bengaluru’s RM nagar police Station, terming Haasan's remark as “unlawful”.
Clearing the air, Haasan previously stated that his remark on the kannada language was from a place of love and hence, he would not apologize for something said out of love. "Thug Life" is expected to reach the cinema halls on5 June.
One of the accused, identified as ravi Kumar, has also been taken into custody for further questioning. The unfortunate incident took place on the night of 29th May.
In another update, Haasan has refused to apologize after the karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) threatened to boycott his film "Thug Life," outraged by his remark on the kannada language.
Addressing the media, outside the DMK party headquarters in Chennai, Haasan said, "It is a democracy. I believe in law and justice. My love for karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and kerala is true. Nobody will suspect it except for those who have an agenda.I'vebeen threatened earlier too, and if I am wrong, I would apologise, ifI'm not, I won't."
The controversy erupted after Haasan stated that "Kannada was born out of Tamil" during a promotional event for "Thug Life".
His remark led to a massive outrage amongst the pro-Kannada groups. Not just that, the KRV activists even teared up the posters of the film in Bengaluru. Additionally, the KRV president, Praveen Shetty filed a complaint at Bengaluru’s RM nagar police Station, terming Haasan's remark as “unlawful”.
Clearing the air, Haasan previously stated that his remark on the kannada language was from a place of love and hence, he would not apologize for something said out of love. "Thug Life" is expected to reach the cinema halls on5 June.