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Khaleej Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
'Thug Life' release: Karnataka government assures protection for screening
The Karnataka government has filed its response before the Supreme Court concerning the ongoing controversy over the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in the southern state. In its affidavit, the state government clarified that it has not imposed any restrictions on the film's release and has assured to provide necessary protection if the producers decide to screen the movie in Karnataka. The government also said it would ensure the safety of those involved in the film's release, provided the producers choose to go ahead with the screening. However, the government noted that the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), the apex body of the Kannada film industry, had written to actor Kamal Haasan, the film's producer, requesting an apology for his controversial remarks about the Kannada language. In the letter, the KFCC had expressed concerns over Haasan's comments that the Kannada language "originated" from Tamil, which led to protests by various groups. On June 18, Praveen Shetty, president of the pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, clarified that his group was not opposed to the release of Thug Life. However, he reiterated that Kamal Haasan should have apologised for his remarks. Shetty emphasised that the controversy arose from Haasan's statement. Despite the protests, Shetty also stated that curbing activism through the deployment of police was against the Constitution and the rule of law. Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, urged pro-Kannada organisations to abide by the Supreme Court's order regarding the release of the film. The court had directed the state government to ensure the screening of Thug Life, despite the ongoing protests.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Notices sent to pro-Kannada activists after Supreme Court's Thug Life ruling
Bengaluru police have issued notices to several pro-Kannada activists, including Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) State President Praveen Shetty, restricting them from protesting against the release of Thug Life in Karnataka anywhere outside Freedom Park in the police action follows a stern warning from the Supreme Court, which stated that no one can take the law into their own hands. Emphasising the importance of freedom of expression, the court directed authorities to ensure that the film's release proceeds smoothly without any opposing the film had earlier urged self-respecting Kannadigas to stay away from it, citing concerns over alleged disrespect to Kannada sentiments. Anticipating attempts to lay siege to theatres or disrupt screenings, police have begun enforcing preventive measures across the city to maintain law and order. Hearing the case on ban of release of Kamal Hassan starrer Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka, Supreme Court said the rule of law cannot be held hostage to mob threats and warned that 'groups of hooligans' cannot be allowed to decide what gets screened in theatres.'If someone has made a statement, you counter it with another statement. You cannot threaten to burn down theatres,' the bench Supreme Court transferred the plea filed by the film's producer from the Karnataka High Court to itself and asked the state government to file its reply. It questioned the role of the High Court, especially over suggestions that the actor apologise to resolve the IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
India Gazette
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Not opposing release of Thug Life, accept SC order," says Karnataka Rakshana Vedike President
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 18 (ANI): Pro Kannada organisation, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike President Praveen Shetty on Wednesday said that the organisation is not opposing the release of actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan's movie Thug Life. He mentioned that Kamal Haasan should have apologised regarding his comments about the Kannada language being born out of the Tamil language, as per the suggestion of the Karnataka High Court. However, he went to the Supreme Court over the issue, and said that they accept the order of the court. 'We are not opposing the release of the movie 'Thug Life' of Kamal Haasan. It was a simple issue. After hurting the sentiments of Karnataka by saying that the Kannada language has been born out of the Tamil language, he should have apologised as per the suggestions given by the Karnataka HC. But he went to the Supreme Court. Now, the Supreme Court has given an order, so we will accept it. Curbing activism by deploying police is against the Constitution and the law of the land', Praveen Shetty told ANI. Earlier today, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to abide by the Supreme Court order, which directed the state government to ensure the screening of the Kamal Haasan-starrer movie 'Thug Life'. Kannada activists have been protesting against the screening of the movie after the 70-year-old actor's comments about the Kannada language sparked a major Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Karnataka government for an explanation within 24 hours regarding the release of 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. Reacting to the order, Shivakumar said, 'We should all respect the order given by the court in the Kamal Haasan case. I appeal to pro-Kannada organisations that we should not cross our limits and should be peaceful. No one should take the law into their own hands. Our state is a peace-loving state.' (ANI)
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘We aren't opposing release of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life in Karnataka, we'll accept SC order': Pro-Kannada organisation
Pro Kannada organisation, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike president Praveen Shetty on Wednesday said that the organisation is not opposing the release of actor-politician Kamal Haasan's movie Thug Life. He mentioned that Kamal Haasan should have apologised regarding his comments about the Kannada language being born out of the Tamil language, as per the suggestion of the Karnataka High Court. (Also Read | 'Films can't not be allowed to release for fear of burning theatres': Supreme Court on Thug Life ban in Karnataka) However, Kamal went to the Supreme Court over the issue, and said that they accept the order of the court. "We are not opposing the release of the movie Thug Life of Kamal Haasan. It was a simple issue. After hurting the sentiments of Karnataka by saying that the Kannada language has been born out of the Tamil language, he should have apologised as per the suggestions given by the Karnataka HC. But he went to the Supreme Court. Now, the Supreme Court has given an order, so we will accept it. Curbing activism by deploying police is against the Constitution and the law of the land", Praveen told ANI. Earlier, Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to abide by the Supreme Court order, which directed the state government to ensure the screening of the Kamal Haasan-starrer movie Thug Life. Kannada activists have been protesting against the screening of the movie after the 70-year-old actor's comments about the Kannada language sparked a major controversy. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court asked the Karnataka government for an explanation within 24 hours regarding the release of Thug Life in Karnataka. Reacting to the order, Shivakumar said, 'We should all respect the order given by the court in the Kamal Haasan case. I appeal to pro-Kannada organisations that we should not cross our limits and should be peaceful. No one should take the law into their own hands. Our state is a peace-loving state.'
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- The Hindu
‘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.
