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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 […]

Watch: Kamal Haasan: Myself and Mani Ratnam didn’t get into movies to somehow make money

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Shivarajkumar responds to Kannada language row: Kamal Haasan holds Kannada in high regard

Kannada star Shivarajkumar | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar has responded to the controversy around a statement from veteran star Kamal Haasan. During the audio launch of the upcoming movie Thug Life (releasing on June 05, 2025), Kamal Haasan made a remark that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” The actor’s statement has […]

Kamal refuses to apologise for his remarks on Kannada, says he stated ‘out of love’

Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan. File | Photo Credit: PTI Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) refused to apologise for his ‘Kannada came from Tamil’ comment, which he made while speaking to Shiva Rajkumar during the audio launch of Thug Life in Chennai recently. Speaking at a promotional […]