<h1>Language Dispute Halts Film Release: Filmmaker's Controversial Remarks Spark Tensions Over Cultural Sensitivity and Linguistic Pride</h1> A film's release in Karnataka was halted after controversial remarks about the Kannada language. The movie's producers agreed not to screen the film in the state until dialogue resolves the issue. The high court criticized the filmmaker's statement about language origins, emphasizing that sentiments cannot be undermined. The court suggested a simple apology could have prevented the controversy, highlighting the emotional significance of linguistic identity.