'Those involved in the government had invested in cineplexes in Tamil Nadu, so they wanted Vishwaroopam stopped to further their gains.' 'When there was a difference of opinion, they started punishing the film by banning it.' 'It is ugly, tyrannical politics which the nation did not understand.' 'They broke me for Rs 60 crores.' 'Because I am a star, I am living to tell the story.'
Also present at Soundarya's reception: Tamil Nadu CM, deputy CM, ministers, other powerful politicians and, of course, movie stars...
One of Tamil cinema's top film-makers, S Shankar hosted a grand wedding for his daughter Aishwarya in Chennai.
In an emotional blog post titled Life and Decisions, Gautami announced the split.
After the success of his debut Telugu film, Happy Days, Varun Sandesh's next is Maro Charitra, a remake of original that starred Kamal Haasan.
Kamal Haasan to team up with Jeethu Joseph for Drishyam's Tamil version
The veteran actor said he intends to challenge the status quo 'that has been plaguing the politics of Tamil Nadu for some time now'.
As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.
This extremism is no victory or progress for those who call themselves Hindus. The motto 'Truth alone triumphs' being replaced by 'might is right' will make savages of us all.
Listen to this specially recorded message.
Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.
Raveena's positive attitude... Shanaya enjoys the sunset... Adah has a question...
Get your lowdown on what's hapenning in the south film industry.
The workshop will feature some of the best screenwriters and filmmakers from around the world. One of the writers who have confirmed participation is Jean Claude Carriere who will do a video conference. Kamal Haasan himself will join the discussions and don the role of faculty during the workshop and seminar.
The actor wants show his Muslim brothers a sense of solidarity!
The participation of the two veteran actors assumes significance in view of their recent statements suggesting that they could be joining politics.
Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.
Here's a look at Kamal's new look in the film.
Haasan fractured his leg last week and has been asked to rest for at least two weeks.
It is no secret that Madhavan admires Kamal Haasan a lot. In fact, Madhavan is an unabashed the star, who is ready with his upcoming Tamil film, Dasavathaaram. Catch him gush about the star in this exclusive interview.
Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.
Director Jeethu Joseph will remake his own hit Malaylam film Drishyam in Tamil with the superstar.
The actress turned 27 on January 28, and celebrated her birthday on the sets of her Telugu film, Yevadu.
Kudos to Shruti Haasan for making grunge look glam.
Besides Tamil superstars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, the wedding festivities of S Shankar's elder daughter Aishwarya and Tarun Karthikeyan saw a touch of Bollywood too.
Deepika Padukone steps out in a beautiful yellow flowy dress that elevated her charming personality.
Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.
As the legendary actor turns 59 today November 7, we look at some of his finest films.
Reader Keyur Shah has sent us this photograph of the star.
Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.
Kamal Haasan's shares his memories of the superstar on Rajesh Khanna's 74th birth anniversary on December 29.
'Manjummel Boys is way beyond my control now.'
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Kamal Hassan interviewed Ang Lee who was in Chennai to promote his film Life Of Pi.
The complaint has accused Haasan of hurting religious sentiments of the Hindus by making the "inflammatory and derogatory remark of Hindu terrorism".
The Madras High Court on Monday deferred its order by a day on veteran actor Kamal Haasan's petition seeking a stay on the Tamil Nadu government's ban on his film Vishwaroopam following allegations by some organisations that the movie shows Muslims in bad light.
The movie was scheduled for January 10, 2013 at 9.30 pm on Airtel DTH.
