Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D Ok Shivakumar on Tuesday appealed to Kannada activists to abide by the Supreme Court order, which directed the state authorities to make sure the screening of the Kamal Haasan-starrer film Thug Life.
Kannada activists have been up within the arms in opposition to the screening of the film after the 70-year-old actor’s feedback about Kannada language sparked a serious controversy.
They staged protests, lodged police criticism and warned movie theatres to not display screen the film, alleging that Haasan insulted Kannada with out understanding its wealthy historical past.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday got here down closely on the Karnataka authorities after Thug Life was not screened in theatres within the state.
The courtroom stated mob and vigilantes can’t be allowed to take over streets.
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Reacting to the courtroom order, Shivakumar stated, “We have to abide by the Supreme Court order with honour. Everyone has limitations. I appeal to various organisations that we must have our limitations.” “I appeal to all the Kannada activists, please be calm, we should respect the court. No one should take law into their hands,” he stated.
The Deputy CM underlined that Karnataka has at all times been a peace loving state.
Noting that there’s nothing fallacious in expressing opinion, Shivakumar stated the state authorities too gave activists an opportunity to precise their views.
He appealed to the folks of Bengaluru to be beneficiant.
“We have accommodated all the castes, languages and culture in Bengaluru. This is an international city. The people of Karnataka have always been large hearted,” he underlined.
He additionally identified that nobody can spoil the conceit of Kannada and the state authorities can also be in favour of it however one has to honour the courtroom.
Thug Life launched in cinema halls throughout the nation on June 5.
Published – June 17, 2025 06:33 pm IST
