Kamal Haasan: News

Kamal Haasan's party is ready for Tamil Nadu by-polls

Actor Kamal Haasan, who forayed into politics earlier this year, announced on Wednesday that his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) is ready to contest by-polls in Tamil Nadu whenever it happens.

06 Sep 2018

Coimbatore

Veteran Tamil comedian, Vellai Subbaiah passes away at 78

Veteran Tamil film comedian, Vellai Subbaiah died after a brief illness at Mettupalayam near Coimbatore, family sources said on Thursday.

26 Aug 2018

Bollywood

I always feel like an outsider, says Shruti Haasan

It has been over a year since Shruti Haasan made her last appearance on the big screen and the actor says it was a conscious decision to stay away from the camera as she wanted to reassess her career.

03 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

Bigg Boss: Kamal Haasan under fire for allegedly defaming Jayalalithaa

Kamal Haasan, the host of 'Bigg Boss Tamil' is in hot water over his remarks on dictators.

27 Jul 2018

Tamil Nadu

Top Tamil Nadu politicians visit ill DMK chief Karunanidhi

Top Tamil Nadu politicians including Deputy CM O Panneerselvam and Kamal Haasan visited M Karunanidhi yesterday, who hasn't been keeping well.

02 Jul 2018

X

Kamal Haasan trolled by Twitterati over stand against caste system

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has come under criticism from a section of Twitterati over his stand against caste system, reminding him of remarks his daughter Shruti made about her caste identity some years back.

25 Jun 2018

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal inspires me, says anti-corruption "politiculturist" Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan, actor turned "politiculturist," was in Delhi last week to register his party, the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM).

21 Jun 2018

Tamil Nadu

Discussed TN's political situation: Kamal Haasan after meeting Sonia Gandhi

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan today met UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi and discussed the political situation in Tamil Nadu.

17 Jun 2018

Chennai

'Bigg Boss Tamil 2' house is ready to welcome contestants

The fans are eagerly waiting for the second season of 'Bigg Boss Tamil 2' to hit the television screens.

11 Jun 2018

Aamir Khan

Aamir extends best wishes to Kamal Haasan for 'Vishwaroopam 2'

The power-packed trailer of Kamal Haasan starrer 'Vishwaroopam 2' has finally been released and the fans have gone berserk on social media.

09 Jun 2018

Bollywood

Vishwaroopam 2: Hindi trailer to be launched by Aamir Khan

Superstar Aamir Khan will be launching the Hindi trailer of Kamal Haasan's upcoming film "Vishwaroopam 2".

08 Jun 2018

Aamir Khan

Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam 2' trailer release date out

In a rejoice for all the fans, the makers of Kamal Haasan starrer 'Vishwaroopam 2' today announced the release date of the film's trailer.

22 May 2018

AIADMK

TN: Several killed in police-firing as Sterlite protests turn violent

Eight people were killed as police allegedly opened fire on activists protesting the Sterlite copper-plant in Tuticorin, TN.

20 May 2018

Kerala

Kamal Hassan meets Kerala CM to discuss country's political situation

Kamal Haasan today met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kochi and discussed the country's political situation in the light of post-poll developments in Karnataka.

05 May 2018

Salman Khan

Kamal Haasan to return as 'Bigg Boss Tamil 2' host

After the stupendous success of season one of 'Bigg Boss Tamil' last year, Kamal Haasan is now coming back as the host for the second season as well.

13 Apr 2018

Rahul Gandhi

She could've been my daughter: Kamal Haasan condemns Kathua rape

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan today expressed anguish over the rape and killing of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, saying he felt "angry" for failing her.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan want Chennai residents to boycott IPL

Setting aside differences, Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan joined various outfits in their calls to boycott upcoming IPL matches in Chennai.

04 Apr 2018

Hollywood

Shah Rukh Khan to remake Kamal Haasan's 'Hey Ram'

Shah Rukh Khan and Kamal Haasan recently had a reunion of sorts during celebrated Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan's India visit.

02 Apr 2018

Rajinikanth

Kamal Haasan joins agitation against Sterlite plant

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan visited Kumarettiapuram in Tuticorin district to express support with people protesting against a Sterlite Industries plant for the last 49 days.

31 Mar 2018

Hollywood

Christopher Nolan's visit to India: All you need to know

Celebrated Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who has directed movies such as 'Dunkirk', 'Interstellar', 'Inception', 'The Dark Knight Trilogy' among others, has arrived in Mumbai for his three-day visit to India.

31 Mar 2018

India

Shah Rukh Khan meets Christopher Nolan, shares his fanboy moment

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had his fanboy moment as the actor met renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan today.

31 Mar 2018

India

Surprised to know Christopher Nolan watched my Papanasam: Kamal Haasan

South superstar Kamal Haasan met renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan and the actor was surprised to know that the director had seen his 2015 film "Papanasam".

02 Mar 2018

Tamil Nadu

Kamal Haasan: His party doesn't believe in prohibition or freebies

When he launched his political party "Makkal Needhi Maiam" last week, superstar Kamal Haasan shied away from taking a stand on issues. However, now, Haasan has made his party's stance clear on two pertinent issues prevalent in Tamil Nadu: giving out freebies and alcohol prohibition.

01 Mar 2018

Sridevi

Sridevi was like my younger sister: Kamal Haasan

They may have been one of the most romantic on-screen pairs, but Kamal Haasan and late female superstar Sridevi shared a bond like that of siblings.

22 Feb 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

All about Kamal Haasan's political party 'Makkal Needhi Maiam'

In true filmy style, superstar Kamal Haasan finally took the political plunge. He used drama, dialogue-baazi and emotion, enticing people into his fold.

21 Feb 2018

MK Stalin

Haasan: Don't see much difference between films and politics

Superstar Kamal Haasan began his political journey with a visit to former president APJ Abdul Kalam's residence in Rameswaram. He, however, faced his first hurdle when he was denied permission to visit the elementary school where the former president studied.

20 Feb 2018

Arvind Kejriwal

Kamal Haasan will launch his party tomorrow, Kejriwal to attend

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan will begin writing his political script from tomorrow. Before kicking-starting a state-wide tour, he will launch his political party and enumerate its "guiding principles."

12 Feb 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Haasan rules out alliance with Rajinikanth over his saffron politics

Speaking at Harvard University during the launch of his website, veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who is on the verge of officially entering electoral politics, ruled out tie-ups with Rajinikanth because the latter's politics has a "hue of saffron".

18 Jan 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Kamal Haasan to announce political party on February 21

For a long time now, TN politics has been exciting. Earlier, superstar Rajinikanth announced his highly-anticipated political entry.

26 Dec 2017

Tamil Nadu

Will he, won't he? Rajinikanth's political-plans to be known soon

Rumors about Rajinikanth's entry into politics have made the rounds since long, but we'll finally have an answer on December 31, when the superstar himself makes a formal announcement.

11 Nov 2017

Bollywood

Celebs galore at Kolkata International Film Festival 2017

The 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival began yesterday. It will last for 8 days from November 10 to November 17.

07 Nov 2017

Celebrity

Kamal Haasan turns 63: Here's looking at his multifaceted journey

One of Indian cinema's most versatile actors Kamal Haasan, who is also the only Indian actor whose movies have been nominated for Oscars seven times, turns 63 today.

07 Nov 2017

Bollywood

Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan to lock horns

Actor Kamal Hassan, who has been in the headlines lately for his controversial statements is likely to lock horns with Salman Khan in November.

06 Nov 2017

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Haasan confirms launching a political party, asks fans for funds

After months of suspense, Kamal Haasan declared that he will soon be launching his own political party.

02 Nov 2017

Arvind Kejriwal

Kamal Haasan: You can't say there is no Hindu terror

Actor Kamal Haasan, who plans on taking the political plunge, slammed Hindu terror, claiming it's not a new phenomenon.

19 Oct 2017

Tamil Nadu

Police complaint against Kamal Haasan for questioning govt-backed Nilavembu

A police complaint has been filed against Kamal Haasan for his comments on 'Nilavembu Kudineer', an anti-dengue drug that is being pushed by the Tamil Nadu government.

23 Sep 2017

Narendra Modi

Rajinikanth extends support to Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' mission

Superstar Rajinikanth has extended his support to PM Modi's 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign by posting a tweet.

16 Sep 2017

AIADMK

If people want, I will enter politics: Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan might finally take the plunge into politics. He asserted that if he gets a "strong signal" from the people, he would enter politics.

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