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India Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kamal Haasan meets friend Rajinikanth ahead of Rajya Sabha oath taking ceremony
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan met his dear friend and colleague, Rajinikanth, at his Poes Garden house in Chennai on Wednesday. Sharing a series of photos with him, the 'Thug Life' actor said that he met his friend days before his oath-taking ceremony at Rajya Sabha. Time and again, the two prove that their friendship stands tall, even above their Wednesday, Kamal Haasan shared photos with Rajinikanth. While he shared his Member of Parliament appointment with him, the 'Jailer' actor gifted him a bouquet and congratulated him with all his heart. The two embraced each other in the Haasan's X post in Tamil is loosely translated as saying, "I shared my joy with my friend Rajinikanth before embarking on my new journey. I am happy and delighted." Here are some photos: Photo credit: X/ikamalhaasan Photo credit: X/ikamalhaasan Kamal Haasan was elected unapposed as a Rajya Sabha member with the support of the DMK-led alliance in June.A press statement from his political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), read, "We are pleased to inform you that Kamal Haasan will take the oath of office and assume his duties in Parliament on July 25."On the work front, Kamal Haasan was last seen in director Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life'. The film received a lukewarm response at the box office and mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. The actor has a couple of projects lined up at different stages of upcoming film will be an action film with stunt choreographer-turned-director duo, Anbariv (Anbu and Arivu).- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kamal Haasan to take oath as MP on July 25
Kamal Haasan CHENNAI: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder and actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan will take oath as a member of Rajya Sabha on July 25. He was elected unopposed as a Rajya Sabha member with the support of the DMK-led alliance in June. 'We are pleased to inform you that Kamal Haasan will take the oath of office and assume his duties in Parliament on July 25,' said a release from MNM headquarters. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai MNM, which contested the 2021 assembly polls alone, drew a blank. The party, however, extended support to the DMK-led alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls but was not offered a seat. MNM was promised a Rajya Sabha seat. The DMK alliance won all 39 seats in the state.
Hindustan Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kamal Haasan extends birthday wishes to ‘friend' Rahul Gandhi: 'May you continue to lead with compassion'
Veteran actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan on Wednesday extended warm birthday greetings to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, lauding him as a leader who continues to inspire with 'compassion and magnanimity.' (Also read: Even as SC allows release of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life in Karnataka, distributor says it 'makes no business sense') On 19 June, Kamal took to his X (formerly Twitter) account and wrote, 'Wishing my friend @RahulGandhi a very happy birthday. May you continue on the path of unity, compassion, and courage - with the same quiet resolve and steel that have defined you.' The two leaders have appeared together in the past, including during Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra, where Kamal joined him in Delhi to express solidarity with the initiative aimed at fostering national unity. Rahul, who currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and marked his 55th birthday, received wishes from across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Congress leader, wishing him 'a long and healthy life'. 'Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,' the prime minister posted on X. Kamal sparked controversy during the Thug Life audio launch in May 2025 by stating that 'Kannada was born out of Tamil,' drawing sharp backlash from pro-Kannada groups and the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, which banned the film's release in the state and demanded an apology. Haasan refused to retract his comment, citing respect for linguistic history and freedom of expression. The matter escalated to the Supreme Court, which upheld the film's right to release and criticised attempts to suppress speech. Thug Life marks Kamal and Mani Ratnam's reunion after 37 years, the first since their iconic collaboration for Naayakan. However, the film received unfavourable reviews and has only earned ₹96 crore in two weeks.
News18
15-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Kamal Haasan Gets ANGRY As Man Gifts Him Sword During Public Event
Last Updated: Kamal Haasan lost his cool when a man presented him with a sword, and urged him to pose with it at a political meeting held by Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in Chennai. During a political meeting held by Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, party chief and actor Kamal Haasan sternly rebuked a man who tried to present him with a sword on stage. The party meeting in Chennai took place, just days after Haasan's unopposed election to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu. Kamal Haasan lost his cool at the man who urged him to pose with the sword, and a cop intervened and brought the situation under control. Kamal Haasan on stage for photographs during the public event, and one individual tried to persuade him to pose with a sword. Initially, Haasan smiled and shook his head as he held the sheathed sword. However, when the person continued to insist and tried to untie the knot securing the sword, Haasan lost his cool, and angrily instructed the man to put the sword down. Haasan, visibly irritated, sharply addressed the individual and his companions. Meanwhile, a police officer quickly intervened, securing the sword. Despite the tension, Haasan eventually gestured for the group to move along and managed a brief smile before continuing the event. The video clip has been shared by PTI on X (formerly Twitter). VIDEO | Chennai: Actor and MNM Chief Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) gets angry at man who gifts him a sword during party meeting. #KamalHaasan_MP (Full video available on PTI Videos – — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 14, 2025 The video sparked online discussions, with many commending Haasan for upholding his principles. While one netizen commented, 'You should mention why #KamalHaasan got angry for the sword gift. Also, you should have mention that what he told to his party member. He said, 'we can keep book and pen on our hand not sword". He could have taken a photo raising the sword like others. He didn't. Good politician", another netizen wrote, 'He remains with his principle always, sword should be down, pen with book should be in hand." Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan was recently at the centre of a controversy in Karnataka over his comment on the Kannada language. A few days ago, at the audio launch of his film Thug Life, Haasan stated that Kannada originated from Tamil, triggering outrage across Karnataka. Addressing the crowd at the event in Chennai, Kamal began his speech with, 'Uyire Urave Tamizhe," which translates to 'my life and my family is Tamil language." He then turned to Shivarajkumar, a Kannada actor present at the event. Haasan said, 'This is my family. That's why he (Shivarajkumar) has come here. That's why I began my speech saying life, relationship and Tamil. Your language (Kannada) was born out of Tamil, so you too are included," said Haasan.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Angry Kamal Haasan scolds fan for repeatedly insisting he pose with a sword at Makkal Needhi Maiamevent. Watch
Kamal Haasan lost his cool at a party meeting in Chennai on Saturday after a fan insisted they click pictures with the actor holding a sword. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, news agency PTI shared a brief clip of the incident. The party meeting took place just a few days after Kamal Haasan was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu. (Also Read | Makers of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life say Karnataka govt failed to act when fringe groups threatened to burn down theatres) At the meeting of Kamal's political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), many fans came to meet him. As he stood on stage, a person approached him with a sword. He tried to get it out of the scabbard, asking Kamal to pose with it. The actor was repeatedly seen smiling and shaking his head at first as he held the sword. The person kept urging him and was even seen trying to untie the knot on the scabbard. When the person was adamant about getting Kamal to pose with the sword, he got angry and scolded the person as well as his friends. Kamal was seen pointing in front of him as he talked to the people. A police officer also intervened, making sure that the person didn't force Kamal to pose with the sword. The video ended with Kamal nodding his head and asking the group to move forward. He even smiled at them. Reacting to the post, a person said, "You should mention why #KamalHaasan got angry for the sword gift. Also, you should have mentioned what he told his party member. He said, 'We can keep a book and a pen in our hands, not a sword.' He could have taken a photo raising the sword like others. He didn't. Good politician." A comment read, "He remains with his principle always, sword should be down, pen with book should be in hand." Kamal, president of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and five others were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu on Thursday. They received election certificates from the Returning Officer Subramani at the Chennai Secretariat. The five others elected are DMK's Poet Salma (A Rokkaiah Malik), SR Sivalingam, P Wilson (who enters his second term), and AIADMK's IS Inbadurai and Dhanapal. Fans saw Kamal last in Mani Ratnam's Thug Life. The movie, also starring Trisha Krishnan and Silambarasan TR, has been facing trouble in Karnataka after Kamal's remarks on Kannada language sparked anger among local groups, including the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC). The film's release in the state has been banned until the actor issues a public apology for his statement. On June 13, the Supreme Court sought the Karnataka government's response to a plea seeking protection from threats against the screening of Thug Life. Thug Life releases elsewhere on June 6 to mixed reviews and diminishing box office returns.
