Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin today came down heavily on the Citizenship Amendment Act and described it as hasty and autocratic. He also alleged the BJP-led Centre’s objective was not India’s progress but trampling the rights of Muslims. Speaking at a protest meeting in Kanchipuram, he wanted to know whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled his electoral… Continue reading "Stalin, Kamal slam CAA"
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has announced that ‘Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM)’, the political party he leads, will boycott the impending elections to rural local bodies in Tamil Nadu. Kamal Haasan said it was clear that people’s participation in these elections will be very less. Saying that the local body elections will not be a journey towards people’s welfare, Haasan hit out… Continue reading "Kamal Haasan says MNM won’t contest in civic elections"
The latest buzz in industry circles is that Kamal Haasan will produce an upcoming film of superstar Rajinikanth and the movie will be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth may reunite for the silver screen after as long as 40 years and it will be one of the biggest films in the history of Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth will… Continue reading "Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan to work together for a film?"
Kamal Haasan, who was recently hospitalised for a surgical procedure in his leg, has returned home. After a few days rest, he will resume shoot for Indian 2 and Thalaivan Irukkiran, besides commencing the works of his party Makkal Needhi Maiam. “Nammavar is fit and fine. He very much wants to resume works now. But doctors have advised him more… Continue reading "Kamal is fit and fine, to resume MNM works and Indian 2 shoot soon"
Kamal Haasan will undergo a surgical procedure to get an implant removed from his leg in a private hospital in Chennai on Friday, said a statement from his party Makkal Needhi Maiam. The statement by Dr R Mahendran, Vice President of Makkal Needhi Maiam, said, “In July 2016, Dr Kamal Haasan had an unfortunate accident resulting in a compound fracture… Continue reading "Kamal Haasan to undergo surgery"
A day after both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan said that they would not hesitate to forge a political alliance for the betterment of Tamil Nadu, there are developments on the topic. Today, actress Sripriya, one of the senior leaders of Kamal’s Makkal Needhi Maiam, said that in case Rajini and Kamal Haasan come together, the latter will be the Chief… Continue reading "Alliance with Rajini: Kamal talks about date, Sripriya says Kamal will be CM candidate"
While Kamal Haasan has already floated his party Makkal Needhi Maiam, superstar Rajinikanth is all set to start his party soon. Both top stars on Tuesday said they would work together in politics if there is a need. Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan told reporters: “There is no need for creating a new bonding between myself and Rajinikanth.… Continue reading "Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan say they are ready to join hands in politics"
Accepting a request from Vijay Sethupathi, it looks like Kamal Haasan would accomodate him in one of his projects, either in Indian 2 or in Thalaivan Irukkiran. “But an official decision is yet to be taken. However, it is expected to be taken very soon and an announcement will be made,” sources say. Speaking at the Kamal60 event in Chennai… Continue reading "Vijay Sethupathi in Kamal’s Indian 2?"
Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan on Monday called on Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik and said he sought political advice from the five-time chief minister of Odisha. Patnaik and Haasan talked for about 30 minutes at Naveen Niwas, the residence of the chief minister. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the actor-politician said, “Basically, it was one side… Continue reading "Kamal meets Odisha CM, talks about Rajini"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has lashed out at top stars Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth for their political ambitions and said they would meet a similar fate that awaited legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in politics. Hitting out at the Makkal Needhi Maiam founder, Palaniswami said Kamal Haasan would face the same fate as legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in… Continue reading "CM slams Rajini, Kamal; draws flak from Sivaji fans"