Bengaluru, May 29 -- Film Chamber to discuss blocking Thug Life in Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday dismissed Tamil actor-politician Kamal Haasan's controversial claim that "Kannada was born out of Tamil," saying the actor lacks knowledge of Kannada's deep-rooted heritage.

"Kannada has a long-standing history. Poor Kamal Haasan, he is unaware of it," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said

Haasan, who made the statement at a Chennai event attended by Kannada actor Shivarajkumar, is now facing mounting criticism from politicians, pro-Kannada groups, and members of the public across Karnataka.

Pro-Kannada outfit Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) filed a Police complaint against Haasan at R.M. Nagar Police Station in Bengaluru, ...