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Actor and politician Kamal Haasan has decided not to release his much-anticipated Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka for now. The statement was made by his legal counsel before the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, just days before the film’s scheduled release on 5 June.

The move came after the court asked Haasan to clarify whether he intended to apologise for his recent comment suggesting that “Kannada is born out of Tamil.” The controversy stemmed from Haasan’s remark made during the audio launch of Thug Life. Following backlash, the actor penned a letter to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) to address the issue and provide context to his statement.

This statement came right after the court gave Haasan time till 2:30 p.m. to respond on whether he wished to apologise for his statement that “Kannada is born out of Tamil."

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In the letter, Haasan expressed regret over the misunderstanding, explaining that his words had been misinterpreted. “It pains me that my statement at the Thug Life audio launch, spoken out of genuine affection for the legendary Dr Rajkumar’s family, especially Shiva Rajkumar has been misunderstood and taken out of context,” he wrote.

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Haasan clarified that his intention was to highlight cultural unity, not to belittle the Kannada language. “We are all one, and from the same (linguistic) family,” he said, adding that his message was rooted in the idea of togetherness and mutual respect. He also reaffirmed his admiration for the Kannada language and its literary richness. “There is no dispute or debate on the rich legacy of Kannada language,” he stated, emphasising that his letter was written “out of deep respect for the people of Karnataka.”