Kamal Haasan's effigies get burned across Karnataka as pro-Kannada groups protest over language remark

Kamal Haasan's comment ignited anger in Karnataka. Pro-Kannada groups protested his statement. They burned effigies and posters. Groups asked cinema halls not to screen 'Thug Life'. The KFCC banned the film. Shiva Rajkumar supported Kamal Haasan. Protesters gathered outside his residence. 'Thug Life' is a gangster action drama by Mani Ratnam. The film is about a mafia leader's reappearance.

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