India, June 3 -- The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) is open to discussion with actor Kamal Haasan regarding the stalled release of his film Thug Life in the state. A storm erupted when Kamal recently said at an event that Kannada is born out of Tamil, inviting Kannadiga's fury.

A PTI alert on Twitter read, "If Kamal Haasan wishes, ready to meet and discuss." However, they also added that everyone wants Kamal to apologise for his statement, something the actor has refused to entertain.

In a press statement issued by KFCC, it is stated that an emergency executive committee meeting of the film body was held on Tuesday after the Karnataka High Court issued its order on the petition filed by Raaj Kamal Films International. "In the...