Kamal Haasan trolled for condolence tweet on Jayalalithaa

Kamal had earlier tweeted that he wasn't celebrating his birthday because the CM was ill.

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Actor Kamal Haasan found himself in the middle of a controversy recently when he tweeted his condolence message for the departed CM of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa.

Kamal had tweeted in Tamil, "My deepest condolences to all those concerned", probably his way of conveying his regrets to everyone connected to Jayalalithaa and who were mourning her death.

சார்ந்தோர் அனைவருக்கும் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 6, 2016

However, some people on social media felt that the rather abrupt tweet was in poor taste.

@ikamalhaasan what's the point in being well learned if there is no decency. Shame I used to be a fan of yours.
— Sashi (@sashank2k) December 6, 2016

@ikamalhaasan அப்ப இதென்ன பொய்யா தலைவரே pic.twitter.com/e2SExQ3CXH
— கிங்மேக்கர்..;-) (@sss_offl) December 6, 2016

(Then is this a lie?)

Clearly, many have not forgotten the furore around "Vishwaroopam" and the supposed fall-out that Kamal had with Jayalalithaa.

The film had faced opposition from Muslim groups who claimed that it portrayed the community in a poor light. Kamal was left fighting to save the film when it faced a state ban. Jayalalithaa did eventually step in, but many opined that political interests were behind the controversy.

In October, Kamal had tweeted that he was not celebrating his birthday because the CM was in hospital. But people have still chosen to read between the lines.

நற்பணி இயக்கத் தோழர்கட்கோரரிக்கை. தமிழக முதல்வரின் உடல்நலம் இவ்வாறிருக்க, என் பிறந்தநாள் விழாக்களைத் கண்டிப்பாய்த் தவிர்க்க வேணடுகிறேன்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 23, 2016

Kamal's condolence message for journalist and political commentator Cho which he put up on Wednesday is also being compared to what he had to say about Jayalalithaa's death as are some other brief obituaries that he has tweeted in the past.

Another icon leaves us. Deepest condolences to the family and fans.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 7, 2016

World cinema mourns great loss Abbas Kiarostami passes. He had to make his last 2 films outside Iran. Death be not proud You 2 Iran Govt.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 23, 2016

81 yrs Mahaguru Dr. Balamurali enthralled millions with music.Thanks 2 technology even death cant silence his voice.Pranam guruji & goodbye
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 22, 2016

@HaasanFan So u Mean to say that U can't find any personal grudge on his yesterday's condolence tweet,right??? Well bro..carry on..
— Singer ஆதி™ (@RJAadhi) December 7, 2016

Some didn't think Kamal had been insulting.