Following his remarks on the Kannada language, many Kannadigas began protesting against the actor.
Yesterday, the Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) announced that if Kamal Haasan does not apologize for his statement on the Kannada language within two days, Thug Life will not be released in Karnataka.
Today, during an interaction with the press, a reporter asked Kamal Haasan whether he would apologize regarding the ongoing issue and what his take on the controversy was.
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To this, Kamal Haasan replied that he had been threatened before and that he would apologize if he was wrong-but not if he was right. This response has since gone viral.
After his statement, some Kannada people on social media reacted by calling Kamal Haasan arrogant, suggesting that Kannadigas should demonstrate their "real power" by boycotting Thug Life in Karnataka.
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This Kannada language issue appears to be escalating daily against Thug Life. It remains to be seen whether Kamal Haasan will apologize in the coming days to ensure a smooth release of Thug Life in Karnataka on June 5, or if his refusal to apologize will lead to significant trouble for the film's release in the state.