Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Haasan's Kannada Remark Sparks Outrage, Protests Erupt
Kamal Haasan said that Kannada came from Tamil, which made a lot of people in Karnataka angry.
They held protests and want him to say sorry and to stop his new movie from showing in their state.
Some people, especially those in politics, are very upset, saying he was wrong and disrespectful to the Kannada language.
Haasan says he didn't mean to cause trouble.
People are arguing about the history of the language.
Kamal Haasan stated that Kannada originated from Tamil, sparking controversy.
Pro-Kannada groups protested and demanded an apology and a ban on his film.
A police complaint was filed against Haasan in Bengaluru.
Political leaders, including BJP figures, criticized his statement.
Haasan said his remarks were made out of love and did not intend to offend.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan, Pro-Kannada groups, BJP leaders
- What
- Haasan claimed Kannada originated from Tamil, sparking backlash.
- When
- Recent events.
- Where
- Chennai (statement origin), Karnataka (protests)
- Why
- The statement has been deemed disrespectful and inaccurate by some.
Kamal Haasan
Pro-Kannada Groups
Language Origins
Kamal Haasan
Kannada originated from Tamil.
Pro-Kannada Groups
Kannada has independent origins.
Response to the comment
Kamal Haasan
Statement was made out of love.
Pro-Kannada Groups
Demand apology and ban on his movies.
- Actor
- Kamal Haasan
- Controversial Statement
- Kannada originated from Tamil
- Protests Location
- Karnataka, including Bengaluru
- Group filing complaint
- Karnataka Rakshana Vedike
- Political Reaction
- Sharp criticism, demands for apology
Sources
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