Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday said discussions were on for his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM)'s political alliance and stressed it would support any bloc that would 'selflessly' think about the nation but desist from being part of 'feudal politics'.
The saving grace of Shankar's expanded universe is the masterful precision with which Kamal Haasan drops himself into a messy setup, only slightly to elevate the pulpy tendencies of Shankar's vision, observes Arjun Menon.
'Expect an emotional dramatic film with action. Expect a world within the crime world.'
The production house Vyjayanthi Movies confirmed the news in a official statement on X.
After all, she was working with three legends -- Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam and A R Rahman.
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
Makkal Needhi Maiam chief and Tamil movie superstar Kamal Hassan reviewed the waterlogging situation in Thanthai Periyar Nagar in Chennai on Friday, November 12, and distributed relief material.
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Karnataka government to take action against those obstructing the screening of Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life in the state.
Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday.
'I have joined a Rs 100 crore club that no actor in India, it seems, will dare join.'
The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair.
The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.
Plenty of adrenaline-packed action to catch on OTT this week.
Thirty-six people, including eight children, 16 women died in a stampede at the actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur on Saturday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said.
Fahadh Faasil reunites with Maamannan co-star Vadivelu for the film Maareesan.
On the admissions, he said 26 people were treated in the OPD and were discharged. And of the 67 admitted as in-patients, 2 were critical. All others were stable. One of the patients was shifted to the Madurai GH for further treatment.
'Playing a negative role was a positive experience for me, doing things I'd never do in real life.'
'Every time I make a film, I hope it will last at least 10 years. Otherwise, I have made a bad product.'
The film has already earned Rs 90 crore and is all set to enter the Rs 100 Crore Club today, June 9.
Trisha Krishnan's fashion sense reflects her dynamic personality, her eye for detail and her love for vibrant prints.
The TMC would field one candidate for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Haasan said his party would extend full support to him.
The INDIA bloc is set to field a joint candidate for the upcoming vice presidential elections. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is engaging with opposition parties to identify potential candidates and build consensus. The decision reflects a unified front among opposition parties aiming to send a strong political message.
Why did Kamal Haasan name the leaders he did?
The Dalai Lama felt Kamal Haasan could use his power to spread the message of peace.
The superstar will be seen in the remake of Malayalam hit film Drishyam.
India's new home needs all its family members to reside in it, he said. He said he believed in participatory democracy and hence call upon all opposition parties who have chosen to boycott the event to reconsider it.
The biggest failure of Dasavathaaram is the lack of a proper story, a tight screenplay and well connected characters. One gets the feeling that because Kamal Haasan wanted to make history by portraying ten different characters, he created them. Otherwise, one cannot think of any justification in him appearing all sorts of get-ups.
'I can write a book about Kamal Haasan. No, make that three books.'
Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.
July has interesting OTT entertainment awaiting you.
Quite a few films didn't do well, but particularly disappointing were the films that came from the south.
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
June's OTT line-up looks entertaining. There's a lot coming up in theatres this month too.
Several celebrities congratulated Haasan on social media including superstar Rajinikanth.
If I come on board, I must bring something special to the project. Else, there is no point to it.
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