Rana Daggubati Breaks Silence on Kamal Haasan’s Language Controversy , Here’s What He Said

Social Media Turns Language Discussions Into Political Battles, Says Rana Daggubati on Kamal Haasan Controversy

The recent controversy around Kamal Haasan’s statement linking Kannada language origins to Tamil has stirred strong reactions across South India. Kamal Haasan had said at the Thug Life audio launch that “Kannada was born out of Tamil,” which triggered protests and calls for a boycott of his film in Karnataka.

Rana Daggubati Calls for Measured Perspectives

Amid this heated debate, Rana Daggubati stepped forward with a measured viewpoint. He emphasized that actors should not be expected to lead or represent society’s cultural and political discussions.

In an interview, Rana highlighted how social media amplifies disputes, turning opinions quickly into political clashes. He said the responsibility to guide social and cultural conversations belongs to scholars, politicians, and other learned individuals rather than film personalities.

The Burden on Actors in the Social Media Age

Rana’s statement reflects a growing concern about the rising expectations placed on actors to act as societal role models or spokespersons. He noted that earlier, society did not have such a fast-paced platform like social media, which now fuels swift judgments and heated debates.

Similar Language Conflicts Across India

The Kannada-Tamil row echoes similar past conflicts seen in other Indian states, as pointed out by Rana’s co-star Abhishek Banerjee. Abhishek compared the situation to longstanding Marathi-Bihari tensions, calling such disputes “worthless” and a distraction from more meaningful cultural dialogue.

Kamal Haasan’s Clarification and Apology

Kamal Haasan later clarified his remarks in a letter to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce. He stated his comments were made out of affection for the late actor Rajkumar’s family and were misunderstood. Kamal stressed that he did not intend to undermine Kannada’s rich heritage.

Broader Implications of Celebrity Remarks

The controversy raises questions as to the impact of celebrity remarks in today's divided social atmosphere. Rana Daggubati's urging for an expert-led cultural leadership makes society rethink all of its presumptions on how public discourse should be. As the Kannada-Tamil incident around Kamal Haasan goes on, language and identity remain sensitive, complex issues.

Film Release and Ongoing Projects

Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life will release throughout India except in Karnataka, thus casting question marks over the film's box office collection. Rana Daggubati is still back to work preparing for the new season of the OTT series Rana Naidu, which focuses on intricate family stories and social realities.