'Thug Life' was to have opened in Karnataka on June 5 but has been mired in controversy over Kamal Haasan's comment about the Kannada language being "born out of Tamil"
New Delhi:The Supreme Court hauled up the Karnataka government Thursday afternoon over threats against the screening of actor-politician Kamal Haasan's new film 'Thug Life' in the state. It is your duty, the top court said, to act against people who issue such threats and demanded a 'plan of action' from the state.
A chastised state assured the court of action; "full protection and security" will be provided at all theatres is the film is released now, the government said. The police have now issued a notice to pro-Kannada groups, who had threatened to block the film over the actor's comment about the Kannada language.
The court also Kamal Haasan need make no apology for his remark - as demanded by protesters - and lamented the trend of art being stymied by people who claim hurt sentiments. "We cannot allow this to happen. Just because of an opinion, should a movie... a stand-up comedy should be stopped?"
The actor, meanwhile, said was satisfied with the state's reply and wants to close the case.
However, advocate A Velan, appearing for the original petitioner, opposed the closure request, arguing for guidelines and criminal proceedings against those who had issued the threats.
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