Kamal Hassan delivered a heart rending speech at the Press Meet held at his house today. He spoke of his views and personal issues caused by this controversy and ban on "Vishwaroopam".

Kamal Hassan said, "I've pledged all my property for the film and lost my house because of the delay. I don't understand what's happening. The story setting is in Afghanistan. I wonder how it's about Indian Muslims. I need a secular place to settle. If there's no secular place in India I would go overseas and my talent would remain with me. The Police have sent away fans asking for court order copy and I've been made an instrument along with Muslim friends. I have been trashed in a political game and the monetary loss not important for me though I've pledged this house to a money lender. I've bequeathed all my property to the money lender too and will lose this place if the judgement is not favourable. I wonder how one movie could knock this mighty nation’s unity. After this I will have to seek a secular state for me to stay in – from Kashmir to Kerala – excluding Tamil Nadu. If I cannot find it in India, I will hopefully find another country that is secular. Hussain had to do it, Haasan will also do it. My fans will keep peace, and that includes a lot of Muslims. I only want to stay in a secular state, that doesn't mean I will not make Tamil films. I am not angry with my people for I have the protection, it is only the free will to speak that is being denied. I want to be a secular man. If need be, I will have to leave the country and I am not blaming one religion. I am fed up."