'Thug Life' controversy: Kamal Haasan's Kannada remark sparks protest, posters torn and defaced in Karnataka
Actor #KamalHaasan 's statement that #Kannada was born out of #Tamil at a promotional event for his film #ThugLife has sparked controversy. Pro Kannada Organisation #KRV has condemned his remarks, warning of protests.KRV Activists tore down posters of the film. pic.twitter.com/X8q9OfLjjn
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