Bengaluru, May 28 -- A linguistic controversy has erupted in Karnataka following actor-politician Kamal Haasan's recent statement suggesting that the Kannada language originated from Tamil. The remark, made during the audio launch of his upcoming film Thug Life in Chennai, has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders and cultural organizations in Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah responded to Haasan's comment by emphasizing Kannada's rich linguistic heritage. "Kannada has a long-standing history. Poor Kamal Haasan, he is unaware of it," he told reporters here on Wednesday, highlighting the actor's apparent lack of understanding regarding Kannada's historical and cultural significance. Congress MLA Rizwan Arshad also conde...