New Delhi:

They are burning effigies and posters in Karnataka. Amidst all this, a video clip has gone viral showing Shiva Rajkumar clapping in response to the controversial statement made by the megastar. Is the viral video showing the truth? Read to know what Shiva Rajkumar has to say about this.

Kamal Haasan’s remark that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada” has led to the biggest controversy in Karnataka, which has led to huge uproar in the state. Several pro-Kannada groups have stepped up to protest against the actor.

Shiva Rajkumar’s response to the viral video

The actor and film producer also said that people have misunderstood the viral video; there’s no doubt that he was clapping at the event, but it was not on the controversial statement made by Kamal, but it was something else, he said, ”At the event, I did not understand what was going on. But they’re showing clippings as if I’m clapping for that. I was clapping because he told, he was my chithappa (uncle).”

Shiva Rajkumar talked to the media on the viral video and said, “All the languages are important to us. But when it comes to the mother tongue, Kannada is the priority, there’s no doubt about that. I’ve said this before, I can give my life for Kannada. I should not tell that (Kamal Haasan must apologise). He is a senior actor, and I am the biggest fan of him.”

Pro-Kannada organisation warns theaters

As reported by ANI,  Karnataka Rakshana Vedikea, which is a pro-Kannada organisation, has warned the owners of Victory Cinema Theatre in Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, not to release Mani Ratnam’s movie Thug Life. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has also banned the film’s release in Karnataka.

On the other hand, megastar Kamal Haasan has denied apologizing, saying, “It is a democracy. I believe in law and justice. My love for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala is true. Nobody will suspect it except for those who have an agenda. I’ve been threatened earlier too, and if I am wrong, I would apologise, if I’m not, I won’t.”

Praveen Shetty, a member of the organisation, told the press, “Kamal Haasan has spoken against the Kannada language. We will not allow Kamal Haasan’s film to be released in Karnataka. They said that the film will be released at the Victory Cinema. We came here today and told the theatre owners not to release Kamal Haasan’s film. If the film is released, the government will be held responsible for any untoward incidents that follow.”

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