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Pink Villa
38 minutes ago
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- Pink Villa
Karnataka minister calls for ban on all Kamal Haasan films over his refusal to apologize in Kannada row
Kamal Haasan is set to hit the big screen on June 5, 2025, with his upcoming film, Thug Life. However, as the veteran actor faces backlash over his recent remark about the Kannada language, Karnataka's Minister of Culture has called for a complete ban on his films. As per Hindustan Times, Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi stated, 'I have written a letter. After that, the Film Chamber of Commerce also took a good decision and held a press meet yesterday, saying that if he doesn't apologize in two days, his film will be banned.' 'We will not allow his films to be released if he doesn't apologize. Any light comment against Kannada will not be tolerated. If he doesn't apologize, we will take our decision,' he added. The minister also mentioned that he has requested actor Shiva Rajkumar to speak to Kamal Haasan about the issue. For context, the minister's remarks stem from Kamal Haasan's recent comments about the Kannada language during the Thug Life audio launch. At the event, the actor stated that Kannada was born out of Tamil, suggesting the two languages are like family—a claim that drew criticism from many in Karnataka. When later asked if he would apologize for the statement, Kamal Haasan responded, 'I have been threatened before. If I am wrong, I will apologize; if not, I won't. That's my lifestyle; please don't tamper with it.' Coming to Haasan's work front, the veteran Tamil cinema star is all set to return to the big screen with Thug Life, an action thriller that follows the story of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, a Yakuza-like gangster. Presumed dead, Rangaraya rises from the grave, suspecting his foster son, Amaran, of orchestrating his downfall. What unfolds is a deadly showdown between father and son, where only one can come out on top. With Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR as co-leads, the film features an ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Joju George, and several others in pivotal roles. Up next, Haasan is expected to headline KH237, a project helmed by the renowned action choreographer duo AnbArivu.
Pink Villa
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
After Alia Bhatt, Trisha Krishnan wants to work with Fahadh Faasil: ‘No matter what…'
Fahadh Faasil is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after actors in Indian cinema, and now it seems Trisha Krishnan wants to work with the actor as well. In a recent appearance for Thug Life promotions, the actress talked about the actor and considers Aavesham to be her favorite film in recent times. In her words, when asked about which Malayalam actor she would like to work with, the actress said, 'Without any doubt, I would say Fahadh Faasil. My wish is to act alongside him. It doesn't matter what kind of genre the film would be, he would do an exceptional work.' 'Aavesham is one of my favorite films, and no matter what kind of genre, I would like to work with him,' the Leo actress added. Interestingly, in recent times, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt had also made a similar statement during her Cannes appearance. Talking about the immense talents in Indian cinema, the Jigraa actress said, 'Fahadh Faasil is an actor I truly admire. He is an exceptional performer. Aavesham is one of my favorite movies, and I would definitely be interested in working with him someday.' Moreover, the actress also credited herself for being fortunate enough to work with Roshan Mathew in Darlings. The actress highlighted how he is a brilliant actor and, after making strides in Malayalam cinema, he is making waves in Hindi as well. Coming to Trisha Krishnan 's work front, the actress is soon set to appear in the lead role for the movie Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. The gangster actioner with Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in leading roles features the tale of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, a Yakuza-like gangster who once adopted a young kid called Amaran from Mumbai. Raising him as his own, Sakthivel is presumed dead by many, with suspicions leading to his foster son. Now, returning from his grave with vengeance in his mind, the movie develops into a battle of death between them. Aside from the mentioned actors, the movie has Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami, Ashok Selvan, and more in key roles. On the other hand, Fahadh Faasil has recently wrapped up the shoot for his movie Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, a comedy entertainer with director Althaf Salim. The actor also has films like Maareesan and Mammootty-led multistarrer tentatively titled, MMMN, in the lineup.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Chinmayi Sripada on comparisons over 'Thug Life' song: ‘I want to apologise to Dhee'
Singer Chinmayi Sripada finds herself at the centre of attention for her stirring rendition of the song 'Mutha Mazhai' at the recent Thug Life audio launch. Her performance has ignited a social media frenzy, with fans demanding its inclusion in the film and drawing comparisons to Dhee's original version. Chinmayi, however, has quelled the debate, emphasising artistic camaraderie over competition. Addressing the latest surge in popularity and the ensuing comparisons in an interview with The Hindu, Chinmayi articulated her perspective. Describing it as a regular on-stage rendition of an original song, she said that it is not something she has done for the first time, citing her prior versions of KS Chithra and S Janaki's songs. Chinmayi also emphasised that she sang the Tamil version of the song at the audio launch of Thug Life due to the absence of its original singer, Dhee. Chinmayi then addressed the comparisons, expressing her discomfort. She said that Thug Life makers must have chosen Dhee for a 'quirky' version of the song. She then described Dhee's musical expression as being inimitable and called the comparison between their versions of the song unnecessary. 'It feels like we are part of a wrestling match that we did not sign up for,' said the 'Tere Bina' singer. She underscored the mutual respect prevalent among artists and even extended an apology to Dhee for the comparisons.
News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
EXCLUSIVE: Bagavathi Perumal On Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, Thug Life, Rajinikanth
Ahead of the much-awaited release of Thug Life, Bagavathi Perumal aka Bucks sat down for an exclusive chat with News18-SHOWSHA's Kirubhakar Purushothaman. He opened up about the surreal experience of working with legends like Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, and also shared his excitement about teaming up with none other than Rajinikanth in Jailer 2! Watch the video for this unmissable conversation. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
India Today
5 hours ago
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- India Today
Bring back Chinmayi: Samantha supports singer after being shadow-banned for 8 years
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has joined the growing support for singer Chinmayi Sripada ever since her performance at 'Thug Life' song launch event went viral. Samantha took to her social media handle to praise Chinmayi's singing skills. She questioned the reason behind the ban on the the video shared by Samantha, Chinmayi was seen singing her version of 'Muththa Mazhai,' which was sung by Dhee for 'Thug Life.' While Dhee sang in Tamil, Chinmayi rendered her vocals for the Telugu and Hindi versions of the song in 'Thug Life'advertisementSamantha reposted the clip on her Instagram story, which was captioned, "Is this the voice that has been banned since 2018? Muththa Mazhai - Chinmayi version. Bring Back Chinmayi." Chinmayi was expelled from the South Indian Cine, Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union (SICTADAU) in 2018. The singer faced the ban for publicly voicing her support towards women who accused the union's then-president, actor-politician Radha Ravi, of sexual harassment. She also previously expressed solidarity towards women for their brave stance in connection to the Hema Committee known for being vocal about MeToo cases in the entertainment industry, praised the hard-work of the team behind the Hema Committee and the members of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), in an interview with India Today. She said, "The most important thing I want to mention here is that hats off to WCC. They came together to do something important. It has not been done in any other industry so far. Everyone is aware of these open secrets in all the industries. We are talking about sexual harassment and sexual abuse, and the abuse of power in multiple other industries."advertisementThe singer had accused lyricist Vairamuthu of sexual misconduct and spoken about it several times. Not just Chinmayi, nearly 20 women have levelled serious allegations against the lyricist. Chinmayi, known for her outspoken statements, took a jibe at award-winning lyricist for suggesting Hema Committee like panels across the took to her X handle and wrote, "Anywhere else this Tamilian Harvey Weinstein would be investigated at the very least. Gangrape cases have evidence fudged and dont get justice in our country so wishing for justice is too much in India. Almost 20 women have named Vairamuthu, yet the shamelessness to platform him requires a special wiring."Chinmayi recently expressed gratitude towards fans after her performance at 'Thug Life' music launch event went viral. She took to Instagram and wrote, "I received a whole lot of DMs from so many people but this - somewhere, somehow, if I was able to make someone feel believed - that it is Not Your Shame - I am grateful this lifetime gave me that chance." Chinmayi Sripada thanked fans for their love and support. (Credit: Instagram/chinmayisripaada) Chinmayi has dubbed for Trisha Krishnan and Mrunal Thakur for 'Leo' (2023) and 'Hi Nanna' (2023), Watch
