New Delhi, June 3 -- The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday began hearing petitions seeking direction to authorities, including the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, not to take any measures--to restrain or refrain from screening and releasing actor Kamal Hassan's movie 'Thug Life' in Karnataka which is scheduled for release on June 5.

In its initial observation, the High Court said, "Discretion is the best part of valour, we will not permit anybody's sentiments to be taken for a ride. Mistakes happen; you must know what to do when mistakes happen. You say crores are spent, then leave Karnataka."

The Advocate appearing for Hassan said he would return to the court at 2:30 pm.

"You use your good office and come back, all is well that ends...