Kamal Haasan has been making headlines just lately following his remarks in regards to the Kannada language. Now, the veteran actor has responded to the president of the Karnataka Movie Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), stating that his assertion was taken out of context.
In an official letter by the Vikram actor, he wrote, “I acknowledge your letter dated 30/05/2025. Out of deep respect for the folks of Karnataka, I supply the next with sincerity. It pains me that my assertion on the Thug Life audio launch – spoken out of real affection for the legendary Dr. Rajkumar’s household, particularly Shiva Rajkumar, has been misunderstood and brought out of context.”
“My phrases have been meant solely to convey that we’re all one and from the identical household and to not diminish Kannada in any approach. There isn’t a dispute or debate on the wealthy legacy of the Kannada language,” he added.
Acknowledging that it’s much like the Tamil language, he mentioned that Kannada additionally shares a proud literary and cultural heritage. Highlighting his bond with languages like Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam, he constantly advocates for the equal dignity of all languages and opposes the dominance of 1 language over one other.
Making it clear that he meant to share the bond and unity created via cinema with Shiva Rajkumar, and regrets how his assertion being misquoted led to the Kannada celebrity struggling as nicely.
Concluding his phrases, the actor mentioned, “I sincerely hope my phrases are obtained within the spirit they have been meant, and that my enduring affection for Karnataka, its folks, and their language is recognised in its true gentle. I earnestly imagine that this misunderstanding is momentary and a possibility to reiterate our mutual love and respect.”
The official assertion penned by Kamal Haasan was shared on the web by varied handles, together with one by cinephile Amutha Bharathi.
Kamal Haasan pens response to KFCC
Kamal Haasan’s responsive letter explains what he had mentioned in the course of the Thug Life audio launch. Throughout the occasion, the actor remarked, “Kannada was born out of Tamil,” which led to pro-Kannada organizations protesting in opposition to him and KFCC asking for a ban on his upcoming launch in Karnataka.
The veteran actor is hitting the large screens with the Mani Ratnam directorial on June 5, 2025.
ALSO READ: Thug Life forged charges: Kamal Haasan goes SRK approach, Trisha Krishnan paid 3 occasions greater than Good Dangerous Ugly?