Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan faced an unexpected disruption during a party meeting in Alwarpet, Chennai, when a group of men presented him with a golden sword on stage.
The incident caused brief chaos, prompting police intervention and a temporary pause in the event. Initially, Haasan accepted the sword with a smile and posed for photos, but soon appeared visibly displeased and asked the man to put the sword down.
This episode comes amid a political storm in neighbouring Karnataka, where Haasan is embroiled in controversy over remarks made about the Kannada language. During the audio launch of his upcoming film
Thug Life, Haasan claimed that Kannada originated from Tamil, sparking widespread anger across Karnataka.
The Karnataka High Court recently noted that Haasan has not issued an apology for these remarks and directed the film's producer to respond to a plea filed by the Kannada Sahitya Parishat. The Parishat argued that Haasan's statements hurt Kannada linguistic and cultural sentiments and sought to intervene in the case against a statewide release ban on the film.
The sword gifting incident at the MNM meeting highlights the tense atmosphere surrounding Haasan's political and cinematic engagements. Party members intervened quickly to manage the situation, underscoring the sensitivity of public appearances during this turbulent period.
"Haasan appeared visibly displeased and asked the man to put the sword down," a witness said.
"The incident caused brief chaos that prompted police intervention," reports confirmed.
As Haasan navigates these controversies, the sword incident adds another layer of complexity to his public image and political journey.
Actor and MNM chief Kamal Haasan lost his temper at a Chennai party meeting when gifted a sword on stage, causing brief chaos and police intervention. The incident coincides with a political storm in Karnataka over his controversial remarks on the Kannada language.
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