Kamal Haasan Archives

Fact-Check: Deepika Padukone NOT removed from Kalki 2898 AD sequel due to ‘friction on the sets’ and ‘shorter work hour demand’; filming to begin in 2026 : Bollywood News

Yesterday, June 5, a post was uploaded on an Instagram handle, speculating that Deepika Padukone may be dropped from the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD (2024). The report further stated that ‘her demand for shorter work hours post-motherhood is reportedly causing friction on sets. Kalki 2 makers are considering reducing or removing her role’. Bollywood Hungama has learned that this is […]

Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’ shines in Japan amid ‘Thug Life’ release

‘Vikram’ stars Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil. Just a few days the highly-anticipated Thug Life hit the screens, Kamal Haasan’s 2022 blockbuster Vikram made its theatrical debut in Japan. The Lokesh Kanagaraj-directorial has been drawing large crowds and positive responses upon its release. Released on May 30, 2025, across 54 screens in Japan, […]

‘Thug Life’: Tamil Nadu government permits special shows for Kamal Haasan’s movie on June 5

Actors Silambarasan TR and Kamal Haasan during the promotion of ‘Thug Life’ movie. File | Photo Credit: S. Shivaraj The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) granted permission to the makers of ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan, to host special shows at 9 a.m. only on the day of […]

When Kamal Haasan changed his movie’s title after finding no support from Jayalalithaa

On May 29, 2025, while some Kannada activists had just stepped up attacks on versatile actor Kamal Haasan for his controversial remark that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada”, the Thug Life star faced a mild salvo in his home State, Tamil Nadu. Puthiya Tamilagam party founder K. Krishnasamy objected to the film’s title. The politician […]

Kamal Haasan pens birthday note to Mani Ratnam ahead of ‘Thug Life’: Your presence has been a source of strength

Director Mani Ratnam and veteran actor Kamal Haasan. | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran actor Kamal Haasan penned a birthday note to director Mani Ratnam, ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated movie Thug Life. The gangster drama, which reunites the two after the iconic Nayakan (1987), is set to hit the screens worldwide on June […]

Ali Fazal reveals he instantly said yes to Thug Life; says, “A Mani Ratnam film isn’t something you get offered every day, and certainly not alongside someone as iconic as Kamal Haasan” : Bollywood News

Actor Ali Fazal is set to make his South Indian cinema debut in Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film Thug Life. Starring Kamal Haasan in the lead, the film brings together a cast of actors from both Hindi and South Indian industries. It is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 5 in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, […]

Kamal Haasan on controversial Kannada language remark: I won’t apologise if I am not wrong

Actor Kamal Haasan. | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has said that he won’t apologise for his remark on the Kannada language that has sparked a controversy in Karnataka. The actor, while promoting his upcoming movie Thug Life, had said that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has demanded […]

Lyricist Karthik Netha on the story behind ‘Thug Life’’s ‘Vinveli Nayaga’

Karthik Netha (centre) with Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman | Photo Credit: Special arrangement ‘Vinveli Nayaga’ is the song of the moment in Tamil Nadu. It is from AR Rahman’s album for the soon-to-release Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan starrer Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. The song has some beautiful poetry by Karthik Netha, woven […]

The movie marketing mania – The Hindu

Actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam during a press conference for their upcoming film ‘Thug Life’, in Chennai. | Photo Credit: ANI I met Kamal Haasan for an interview last Friday in Chennai for his much-awaited movie, Thug Life. The next day, he was at Sri Sai Ram College along with the entire team […]

Kamal Haasan must apologise in two days for remark on Kannada language, says Karnataka film chamber

Members of Kannada Raksha Vedike stage a protest against actor Kamal Haasan for his remarks on the Kannada language, in Bengaluru, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has demanded an apology from veteran actor Kamal Haasan for his controversial remarks on the Kannada language. The […]