section_path: Controversies/Kamal Haasan's Kannada–Tamil comment
section_name: Kamal Haasan's Kannada–Tamil comment
paragraph_text: Kamal Haasan's Kannada–Tamil comment
  
  During a promotional event for the film in Bengaluru on 28 May 2025, Kamal Haasan remarked that the Kannada language had emerged from the Tamil language. The statement received criticism from several people, with many deeming the claim factually incorrect and culturally insensitive. The following day, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) issued a statement demanding a public apology from Haasan within two days, or the film would be banned from release in the state.
  
  On 30 May, KFCC announced that the film was banned as Haasan refused to apologise. The issue was subsequently brought before the Karnataka High Court, where, on 3 June, Haasan stated that he himself had decided to not release the film in Karnataka on 5 June. Justice M. Nagaprasanna adjourned the hearing to 10 June. The same day, the Tamil Film Active Producers Association requested the KFCC to lift the ban to ensure a 5 June release for the film in Karnataka. Haasan's decision to not apologise and release on 5 June in Karnataka was supported by some fans and audiences, with the tag #IStandWithKamalHaasan trending on social media.
  
  Sparsha R K, who dubbed the Kannada dialogues for Trisha, stated that the boycott was disappointing due to her also being part of the film, but also meant that she was against Haasan's claim. On 17 June, the Supreme Court of India advocated for the film's release in Karnataka, saying the law cannot be dictated by mob threats. However, the film's Karnataka distributors remained firm on not releasing the film there.
  
  During a promotional event for the film in Bengaluru on 28 May 2025, Kamal Haasan remarked that the Kannada language had emerged from the Tamil language. The statement received criticism from several people, with many deeming the claim factually incorrect and culturally insensitive. The following day, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) issued a statement demanding a public apology from Haasan within two days, or the film would be banned from release in the state.
  
  On 30 May, KFCC announced that the film was banned as Haasan refused to apologise. The issue was subsequently brought before the Karnataka High Court, where, on 3 June, Haasan stated that he himself had decided to not release the film in Karnataka on 5 June. Justice M. Nagaprasanna adjourned the hearing to 10 June. The same day, the Tamil Film Active Producers Association requested the KFCC to lift the ban to ensure a 5 June release for the film in Karnataka. Haasan's decision to not apologise and release on 5 June in Karnataka was supported by some fans and audiences, with the tag #IStandWithKamalHaasan trending on social media.
  
  Sparsha R K, who dubbed the Kannada dialogues for Trisha, stated that the boycott was disappointing due to her also being part of the film, but also meant that she was against Haasan's claim. On 17 June, the Supreme Court of India advocated for the film's release in Karnataka, saying the law cannot be dictated by mob threats. However, the film's Karnataka distributors remained firm on not releasing the film there.