Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Karnataka Film Ban: Protests Against Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life'
A new movie starring a famous actor is facing problems in one state.
Some people are angry about something the actor said about their language, so they don't want the movie to be shown there.
They are protesting and asking movie theaters not to show the film.
The people who control movies in the state have also decided not to allow the movie to be shown.
Advance bookings for 'Thug Life' have begun elsewhere, but not in Karnataka.
Pro-Kannada groups are protesting against Kamal Haasan due to his alleged remarks about the Kannada language.
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has banned the film.
Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) attempted to prevent the film's release.
KRV warned theatre owners not to screen 'Thug Life'.
- Who
- Pro-Kannada groups, Kamal Haasan, theatre owners, and the KFCC.
- What
- Protests and a ban on 'Thug Life'.
- When
- Ongoing, following Kamal Haasan's remarks.
- Where
- Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru.
- Why
- Due to Kamal Haasan's alleged remarks about the Kannada language.
Pro-Kannada Groups
KFCC & Kamal Haasan
Film Release
Pro-Kannada Groups
Pro-Kannada groups demand a ban on the film's release.
KFCC & Kamal Haasan
No explicit stance from Kamal Haasan in this article. The KFCC banned the film's screening.
Language Remarks
Pro-Kannada Groups
Pro-Kannada groups are protesting against Kamal Haasan's comments about the Kannada language.
KFCC & Kamal Haasan
No explicit stance from Kamal Haasan in this article. The article mentions an 'alleged statement' and does not provide details.
- Film Title
- 'Thug Life'
- Actor
- Kamal Haasan
- Protesting Groups
- Pro-Kannada groups (KRV)
- Incident
- Protests and attempt to prevent screenings
- KFCC Action
- Officially banned the film’s screening
Sources
Movie ticket prices to reduce in Tamil Nadu ahead of Thug Life release. Here's how
Kamal Hassan's effigy burnt as protests by pro-Kannada groups intensify
Pro-Kannada organisation warns theatre owners on Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' release in Bengaluru amid Kannada language row
Kamal Haasan's effigies get burned across Karnataka as pro-Kannada groups protest over language remark
