India, May 28 -- Actor Kamal Haasan found himself in a soup after he made a comment regarding Kannada language during the promotion of his upcoming film Thug Life. The actor compared Tamil and Kannada languages, leading to pro-Kannada groups slamming him and even demanding a ban on the film in Karnataka. Now the actor has reacted to the backlash and said that he did not mean 'anything' and it was made with a lot of love. (Also read: 'Ban Thug Life in Karnataka': Kamal Haasan's statement on Kannada sparks huge row, internet sees red)

Speaking to reporters, Kamal said as per news agency PTI, "I think what I said was said with a lot of love. Historians have taught me the language history...I didn't mean anything. And, let me tell you, Tamil...