The much-hyped reunion of director Mani Ratnam and actor Kamal Haasan, Thug Life, released in theatres on June 5, 2025, except in Karnataka, where it was banned following a controversial statement he ...

The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded a Karnataka government undertaking that it will ensure unhindered screening of Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life and directed the state to take civil, criminal and other ...

The Supreme Court directed Karnataka to ensure the release of Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life,' despite protests over comments on the Kannada language. The court stressed that sentiments shouldn't halt ...

Supreme Court directs Karnataka Government to take action against those obstructing screening of Kamal Haasan's "Thug Life." ...

The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government to ensure the smooth screening of Kamal Haasan's film "Thug Life," taking action against those obstructing its release.

Now with Thug Life not received well, and Netflix, which brought the OTT rights of the film, wanting to release sooner than eight weeks, will the makers prepone the streaming debut or delay, given ...

When certain groups attempted to silence Thug Life through intimidation, they bypassed the legal architecture, substituting the ‘rule of law’ with fear.

On June 17, 2025, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court unequivocally rejected attempts to keep Thug Life out of Karnataka cinemas. Terming the state’s failure to enforce the film certification ...

Supreme Court upholds filmmakers' rights to release movies without violence, demands protection for Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' screening.

The Supreme Court intervened in the 'Thug Life' film controversy, overturning the Karnataka High Court's demand for Kamal Haasan to apologize for his remarks on the Kannada language.

The Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka government for not screening Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life' due to external pressures. Emphasizing freedom of speech, the court insisted on upholding the ...