Supreme Court slams Karnataka High Court, orders Thug Life movie release

The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding the ban on Kamal Haasan's film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. The court criticised the Karnataka High Court for seeking an apology from Haasan over his comments on the Kannada language. The top court emphasised that the rule of law demands the release of a film once granted certification, and that mob threats cannot dictate what gets screened in theatres. The court has transferred the case from Karnataka High Court to itself and will hear the matter again on Thursday.