Tag: Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan hails child actor Treesha Thosar’s National Award win, says “You’ve beaten my record”

The X handle of the actor's production house, Raaj Kamal Films International, also shared a video, showing Haasan personally congratulating Treesha over a video call.

September 26, 2025

Education Can Break Chains of Dictatorship and Sanatan, Says Kamal Haasan at Chennai Event

“Don’t take anything else in your hands, only education. We cannot win without it. The majority can make you lose — majority fools (moodargal) can defeat you — but only education, though it may appear to lose, actually wins in the long run,” he said.

August 4, 2025

Kamal Haasan Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha MP in Tamil, Marks National Political Debut

With a comfortable majority of 158 MLAs in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the DMK-led bloc secured four of the six Rajya Sabha seats from the state, including Haasan’s.

July 25, 2025

Kamal Haasan to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha MP, Marks National Political Debut

Speaking ahead of the swearing-in, Haasan said, “I am going to take the oath and register my name in Delhi today. I am going to fulfil this duty with the honour given to me as an Indian.”

July 24, 2025

Karnataka High Court Slams Kamal Haasan: “Don’t Misuse Free Speech to Hurt Sentiments”

A division bench led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna pulled up the actor for refusing to apologise, even as protests continue to erupt across the state.

June 3, 2025

Kamal Haasan Moves Karnataka HC to Lift Ban on “Thug Life” Amid Language Row

He also urged the court to direct officials to provide adequate security for the film's release.

June 2, 2025

Pro-Kannada organisation warns theatre owners on Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ release in Bengaluru amid Kannada language row

The move by the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike came after actor reportedly stated that "Kannada is born out of Tamil" during a promotional event in Chennai.

June 1, 2025

“I Won’t Apologise If I’m Not Wrong”: Kamal Haasan Defiant Amid Kannada Language Row, ‘Thug Life’ Faces Ban in Karnataka

The controversy erupted after Haasan allegedly remarked during the Chennai event that “Kannada is born out of Tamil,” which triggered protests in Karnataka.

May 30, 2025

Kamal Haasan Nominated to Rajya Sabha by DMK; Faces Backlash Over Language Remark

MNM leader Murali Appas confirmed the nomination, stating, “We have passed a resolution to elect Kamal Haasan as a Rajya Sabha member from Makkal Needhi Maiam.”

May 28, 2025

Vijayendra Yediyurappa Slams Kamal Haasan Over ‘Kannada Has Tamil Roots’ Remark, Demands Apology

Yediyurappa further defended the rich historical and cultural legacy of Kannada, asserting it as one of the most respected languages not just in India but globally.

May 28, 2025