Archive · 19 Jun 2025
SC Orders Karnataka to Safeguard 'Thug Life' Release
The Supreme Court has told the government in Karnataka to make sure Kamal Haasan's movie, 'Thug Life', can be shown.
Some people didn't want the movie shown because of comments Haasan made about the Kannada language.
The court said that if a movie has been approved, the government must protect it and stop anyone from preventing it from being shown.
The court is making sure that free speech is protected.
Supreme Court directed the Karnataka government to protect the release of 'Thug Life'.
The court stated that extra-judicial bans on films violate the rule of law.
Controversy arose after Kamal Haasan's remarks about the Kannada language.
Pro-Kannada groups protested and demanded an apology from Haasan.
The court emphasized the state's duty to ensure the screening of certified films.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Karnataka government, Kamal Haasan, and pro-Kannada groups.
- What
- Supreme Court intervention to ensure the release of 'Thug Life' despite protests.
- When
- Following Haasan's remarks on May 24 and the court's directives on June 17 and June 19.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To address threats against the film's screening and uphold freedom of expression, while upholding the rule of law.
Pro-Kannada Groups
Kamal Haasan/Supreme Court
Apology
Pro-Kannada Groups
Demanded apology from Kamal Haasan.
Kamal Haasan/Supreme Court
No apology needed, allow film release.
- Film Title
- 'Thug Life'
- Actor
- Kamal Haasan
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Issue
- Film Screening Obstruction
- Controversy
- Haasan's Kannada comments
Sources
Releasing ‘Thug Life’ now does not make any business sense: Karnataka distributor
"Too Risky": Karnataka Distributor Refuses To Release Kamal Hassan's 'Thug Life'
Releasing ‘Thug Life’ now does not make any business sense, says Karnataka distributor - Telegraph India
Karnataka Government files response to Supreme Court over Kamal Haasans Thug Life release controversy
Ready To Give Protection To 'Thug Life' Makers, Karnataka Tells Supreme Court
Take action against those disrupting release of ‘Thug Life’: SC to Karnataka
SC Asks Karnataka Govt to Ensure Safe Screening of Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life
"'Thug Life' Must Release, It Is Your Duty": Supreme Court Raps Karnataka
'Who Will Go To Theatres If Threats Are Given?' Supreme Court On Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Row
Kamal Haasan Kannada Row: Karnataka Govt Calls Actor's Statement 'Publicity Stunt', SC Asks 'Why Fall For It Then?'
Kamal Haasan Thug Life: Karnataka government takes security responsibility of theatres if movie releases in the state
‘There’s no end to hurt sentiments in India’: SC tells Karnataka to act against those disrupting release of ‘Thug Life’
Thug life: Just because someone’s sentiment hurt, movie, stand up comedy can’t be stopped, says SC
SC directs Karnataka to act against those obstructing release of Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’
