‘Thug Life' release in Karnataka: Police serve notice to Kannada activist Praveen Shetty
The RT Nagar police on Wednesday (June 18, 2025) served a notice to Karnataka Rakshana Vedike activist Praveen Shetty in the wake order of a Karnataka High Court order on the release of Kamal Hassan starrer 'Thug Life' across the State.
The notice pasted outside his house stated that action will be taken if there is any protest over the film's release, which is a violation of the High Court order. In case of any protest or dharna anywhere apart from the designated place, which is Freedom Park in Bengaluru, strict action will be taken, the notice stated.
The police also tried to handover the copy of the notice, but he refused stating that he is not taking any responsibility for the protest.
Police have made elaborate security arrangements as preventive measures.
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