Actor and President of Makkal Needi Maiam, Kamal Haasan met Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday. In the meeting that lasted for over an hour, the two discussed the political situation in Tamil Nadu. After meeting the Gandhi scion, the Tamil actor said that it was a courteous meet. Haasan said that he expressed his wish to meet the Congress… Continue reading "Kamal meets Rahul, to meet Sonia today"
After launching the trailer of Vishwaroopam 2 in Chennai on Monday evening, Makkal Needhi Maiam founder president Kamal Haasan said he was ready to face protests against the film, if any, as politician. It may be recalled that Vishwaroopam faced huge protests from some fringe groups. The 105 seconds trailer promises to be high on action and has some breathtaking… Continue reading "I am ready to face protests against Vishwaroopam 2: Kamal"
Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, Kamal Haasan and a host of film personalities today condoled the death of veteran producer-director Muktha Srinivasan, who passed away in Chennai last night. He was 88. His first film Mudhalali, which was released in 1958, won the National Award. Muktha Srinivasan went on to direct several films with some of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars,… Continue reading "CM, Kamal condole Muktha Srinivasan’s death"
Many prominent citizens of Tamil film industry have expressed anguish over the firing in Thoothukudi, which has reportedly killed at least 12 people. Rajinikanth: One can’t understand why the government, which gave the nod for the plant, is not taking any action and is just watching. Kamal Haasan: The expansion (of Sterlite Copper) should not at all be allowed. If… Continue reading "What Kollywood has to say about Thoothukudi firing"
MK Stalin, the working president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), is all set to take part in the oath-taking ceremony of HD Kumaraswamy as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Also, superstar Rajinikanth has been invited by JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda to attend the swearing in ceremony to be held in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Kumaraswamy has asked… Continue reading "Stalin to attend HDK’s swearing in, Rajini too invited"
Makkal Neethi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan on Friday criticised the revenue budget presented by the Tamil Nadu government, saying there is “nothing significant” in it for farmers, weavers and fishermen. In a statement, he also said that the people of the state “deserve better representatives to script their future”. Raising questions on the budget which was presented by deputy… Continue reading "Kamal’s questions on TN budget"
Indian 2, which marks the coming together of veteran actor Kamal Haasan and filmmaker Shankar for the second time, will hit the floors soon. According to reports, the pre-production work is going on in full swing and the team is all set to begin shoot at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. A brief portion of the film will be shot… Continue reading "Kamal-Shankar plan big for Indian 2"
Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan has said, “There is a lot of work to be done for the development of the state and you have to work with me.” Speaking to his supporters at Avinashi in Tirupur district, he said, “The party cadre and supporters should work in the grass-root level to form a better Tamil Nadu. We have… Continue reading "Work with me for a better TN: Kamal Haasan"
Kamal Haasan on Wednesday night conducted a public meeting in Chennai, to mark the International Women’s Day. Earlier in the day, speaking at a college function, he extended Women’s Day greetings and said, “I do not think that it is just this day. We have to celebrate it for 365 days. (Women) you just have to stand by me. We… Continue reading "Each and every day is women’s day: Kamal"
Leaders cutting across party lines and top stars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan on Thursday greeted DMK working president M K Stalin on his 65th birthday. MDMK general secretary Vaiko said, “Stalin should live long and govern the State for a long time.” He also handed him his new book. Vaiko also vowed to safeguard and protect Stalin. Tamil Nadu Congress… Continue reading "Rajini, Kamal come together for Stalin; Vaiko’s special vow"