‘Thug Life’ Karnataka Ban Row: Karnataka village assured security, to decide SC. Tamil film news
The Karnataka government has filed an official affidavit before the Supreme Court, assuring that it would maintain law and order and ensure the peaceful release of Kamal Haasan’s film ‘Thug Life’ in the state. Emphasizing its commitment to protect the rights of all stakeholders, the state assured the court that no party would be denied proper opportunity. This reaction is amid increasing stress around the release of the film, especially in Karnataka where the screening was discontinued due to protests.Supreme Court to hear the case on ThursdayAccording to IANS, the case has been set by the Supreme Court on Thursday to be heard later, the bench expected the state’s assurance to focus on. The court hearing comes to a significant turn, especially waiting for a proposal with fans and distributors. With the latest submission of the Government of Karnataka, expectations are high that the film may soon watch an official release in the state, which may align with its Pan-India rollout.The film’s Karnataka release delayed after Kamal Haasan’s comment‘Thug Life’, which came to theaters across the country on 5 June, was particularly absent from the Karnataka screen following a protests on a controversial remarks by Kamal Haasan. At the film’s audio launch, Kamal Haasan commented that “Kannada was born from Tamil,” who expressed displeasure among the Pro-Kanada groups. The comment triggered a backlash and led the demonstrations to demand a statewide ban on the release of the film.Karnataka Debut of Thug LifeWhat started in a linguistic debate soon increased in a major cultural and political issue. Due to increasing public emotions, authorities have been under pressure to manage the situation. Now, promising to take all necessary preventive measures with the state and ensure law and order, the supporters of the film are hopeful for a peaceful resolution. Did the upcoming decision of the Supreme Court pave the way for the beginning of Karnataka of ‘Thug Life’, and the film is likely to be released in the state on 27 June.
