Kamal Haasan: News

Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, director, producer, dancer, screenwriter, lyricist, and playback singer who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. Haasan has also worked in the Bengali, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. He has won several accolades including 19 Filmfare Awards and four National Film Awards. In 1984, he received the Kalaimamani Award, in 1990, he received the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan in 2014. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2016. In 1960, Haasan made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil film ‘Kalathur Kannamma,’ which made him win the President’s Gold Medal. As an adult, he made his acting debut with the 1975 film ‘Apoorva Raagangal.’ Following this, he went on to appear in films like ‘Moondram Pirai,’ ‘Nayakan,’ ‘Indian,’ ‘Hey Ram,’ ‘Virumaandi,’ and ‘Vishwaroopam,’ among many others. Haasan was appointed as the official Indian delegate to the 67th Cannes Film Festival in 2014. He has also written many of his films including ‘Raja Paarvai,’ ‘Aalavandhan,’ ‘Anbe Sivam,’ among others. In 2018, Haasan founded the centrist party Makkal Needhi Maiam.

21 Feb 2025

Udhayanidhi Stalin

Kamal Haasan appointed as head of FICCI's Media-Entertainment Committee South

Renowned Indian actor Kamal Haasan has been appointed as the chairperson of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) Media and Entertainment Committee South, reported Variety.

12 Feb 2025

MK Stalin

DMK likely to nominate Kamal Haasan to Rajya Sabha: Reports

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is reportedly considering nominating actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan for a Rajya Sabha seat.

12 Feb 2025

Allu Arjun

Will Allu Arjun replace Salman in Atlee's big-budget film

Director Atlee's upcoming mega-budget action drama is said to be in financial trouble as its budget continues to rise.

11 Feb 2025

Atlee

Salman Khan-Atlee's ₹500cr film 'A6' shelved?

Director Atlee is said to be gearing up for a high-budget film, tentatively titled A6, with Salman Khan and possibly co-starring Rajinikanth.

03 Feb 2025

Mani Ratnam

Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life': Silambarasan TR's poster dropped on birthday

The makers of the upcoming film Thug Life celebrated actor Silambarasan TR's 41st birthday on Monday by unveiling a new poster featuring him.

22 Jan 2025

Box Office

Ram Charan may reduce fee for 'Game Changer' producer's next

After the disappointing box office run of Game Changer, actor Ram Charan has reportedly agreed to take a pay cut for his next film with producer Dil Raju.

31 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'We were scared...': 'Kalki' director on Amitabh Bachchan's rib injury

Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan made on-screen appearances in 2024 in two films: Kalki 2898 AD (Telugu) and Vettaiyan (Tamil).

30 Dec 2024

Deepika Padukone

Mahesh Babu as Krishna: What to expect from 'Kalki 2'

In a recent media interaction, acclaimed director Nag Ashwin finally addressed the speculation surrounding actor Mahesh Babu possibly playing Lord Krishna in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.

26 Dec 2024

Shruti Haasan

How Shruti Haasan learned independence from parents' divorce

Actor-singer Shruti Haasan recently spoke about her parents Kamal Haasan and Sarika's divorce, and how it influenced her opinion on financial independence.

19 Dec 2024

Rakul Preet Singh

Will 'Indian 3' premiere on Netflix? Shankar addresses rumors

Filmmaker S Shankar recently opened up about the critical debacle of his film Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan, in an interview with Tamil magazine Vikatan.

19 Dec 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

'Rahul Gandhi…pushed me': BJP MP sustains head injury during protest

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandra Sarangi has alleged that he sustained injuries to his head after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed another MP who was standing near him.

18 Dec 2024

Atlee

'A6': Atlee promises 'proudest film ever' with Salman Khan

Acclaimed director Atlee, who recently delivered the blockbuster Jawan, is gearing up for his sixth directorial, tentatively titled A6.

03 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Tamil film producers seek 3-day ban on movie reviews post-release

The Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) has moved the Madras High Court with a writ petition, calling for a three-day ban on movie reviews after their theatrical release.

02 Dec 2024

Aditi Rao Hydari

Aditi reveals why she chose Alila Fort as wedding venue

Bollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari recently took to social media to share unseen pictures from her Rajasthan wedding with actor Siddharth.

28 Nov 2024

Box Office

'Amaran' is unstoppable; collects ₹210.75cr after 28 days

The Tamil film Amaran, featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has been holding steady at the box office since its release on October 31.

24 Nov 2024

Box Office

Unstoppable 'Amaran' surpasses ₹200cr mark in 24 days

The biographical war drama Amaran, featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has crossed the ₹200cr mark in domestic earnings within 24 days of its release.

22 Nov 2024

Atlee

Salman Khan-Atlee's next is an epic reincarnation drama: Report

Salman Khan and director Atlee are said to be teaming up for an ambitious project, tentatively titled A6.

14 Nov 2024

Box Office

Sivakarthikeyan-Sai Pallavi's 'Amaran' slows down; earns ₹168.7cr in 14 days

The Tamil military war drama Amaran, featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, is slowing down at the box office. After a promising start, the film's earnings have dipped drastically on its second Wednesday.

11 Nov 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

After India domination, 'Kalki' heads to Japan in January

The mythological sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, is set for a grand release in Japan on January 3.

11 Nov 2024

Tamil Cinema

Why Kamal Haasan doesn't want to be called 'Ulaganayagan' anymore

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has taken to social media to ask his fans and the media to not use any titles or prefixes when addressing him.

07 Nov 2024

Mani Ratnam

Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' set for June 2025; teaser unveiled

The first look teaser of Mani Ratnam's much-awaited film Thug Life was unveiled on Thursday, on the 70th birthday of its lead actor Kamal Haasan.

05 Nov 2024

AR Rahman

'Thug Life': Character glimpse loading on Kamal Haasan's birthday

The makers of Thug Life, the much-awaited Kamal Haasan-starrer, have a special treat in store for fans.

04 Nov 2024

Box Office

'Amaran' continues to dominate; earns ₹83.45cr after 4th day

The action war film Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, continues to dominate the box office.

27 Oct 2024

AR Rahman

Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life' may release on this date

The much-awaited Tamil film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam and featuring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan, is eyeing an April 10, 2025 release, reported OTTPlay.

26 Oct 2024

Sai Pallavi

Why Sai Pallavi demanded written assurance for screentime in 'Amaran'

Actor Sai Pallavi, known for her choosiness, recently revealed that she was initially apprehensive about signing the upcoming film Amaran.

13 Oct 2024

Box Office

It's happening! Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms standalone Rolex film

Acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj has announced his plans to develop a standalone film featuring the character Rolex, played by Suriya.

13 Oct 2024

Anirudh Ravichander

AR Rahman-Shankar to reunite after 6 years for 'Velpari': Report

Acclaimed music composer AR Rahman will reportedly once again join hands with director S Shankar for the upcoming period film, Velpari, reported OTTPlay.

08 Oct 2024

Kalki 2898 AD

'Kalki 2898 AD' goes international: Releasing soon in Japan, Russia!

Director Nag Ashwin's sci-fi blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD is all set to expand its international reach with upcoming releases in Japan and Russia.

04 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth discharged from hospital after heart procedure

Veteran actor Rajinikanth, who was hospitalized on September 30 for a cardiac procedure, has been discharged and is now recuperating at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai.

03 Oct 2024

Box Office

After 'Indian 2' failure, 'Indian 3' may release on OTT

Following the disappointing box office performance of Kamal Haasan's Indian 2, reports suggest that the third installment of the vigilante franchise, Indian 3, is set for a direct OTT release.

02 Oct 2024

Apollo Hospitals

Rajinikanth hospitalized: PM Modi, Kamal Haasan, Vijay wish speedy recovery

Superstar Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Monday evening due to a swelling in the main blood vessel (aorta) leaving his heart.

01 Oct 2024

Atlee

Rajinikanth may replace Kamal Haasan in Atlee's actioner with Salman

Director Atlee's upcoming mega-action film, which was initially reported to have Kamal Haasan and Salman Khan locking horns, has been creating quite a buzz since day one.

30 Sep 2024

India Today Conclave

When Kamal Haasan spoke about romancing 'sibling' Sridevi in films

Kamal Haasan and Sridevi were more than just a hit pair on screen; they were childhood buddies!

24 Sep 2024

Bigg Boss

It's 'Bigg Boss 18' v/s 'BB Tamil 8' this October

In a thrilling development for Indian television, the popular reality shows Bigg Boss 18 and Bigg Boss Tamil 8 are set to premiere on the same day, October 6.

20 Sep 2024

Mani Ratnam

Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' bags biggest OTT deal in Kollywood

Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's upcoming gangster drama, Thug Life, has reportedly secured a record-breaking over-the-top (OTT) deal.

07 Sep 2024

Box Office

Vijay's 'GOAT' sees 43% drop; earns ₹24cr on Day 2

The Tamil science fiction action drama GOAT, starring Vijay, experienced a significant dip in its box office collections on the second day of release.

06 Sep 2024

Kalki 2898 AD

Kamal Haasan heads to US to study AI!

Believe it or not, veteran actor Kamal Haasan is reportedly pursuing a course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a prestigious institution in the US!

02 Sep 2024

Atlee

Kamal Haasan-Salman Khan might clash in Atlee's two-hero action film

After months of speculation, it has now been confirmed that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and South Indian director Atlee are collaborating on a high-budget action film.

30 Aug 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Producers reveal when will 'Kalki 2' begin filming

The much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster film Kalki 2898 AD, is set to begin filming in early 2025.

29 Aug 2024

Inox

How did Haasan's 'Indian 2' upset Multiplex Association of India

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has reportedly sent a legal notice to the makers of the Kamal Haasan starrer, Indian 2 for violating OTT guidelines.

13 Aug 2024

Box Office

'Indian 2' ends box-office run; fails to match ₹800cr legacy

Kamal Haasan-starrer Indian 2, which recently wrapped up its theatrical run, has managed to gross a total of ₹151cr worldwide.

10 Aug 2024

Anirudh Ravichander

When will 'Indian 2's Hindi version premiere on Netflix

The Hindi version of Indian 2, titled Hindustani 2, is set to premiere on Netflix in the first week of September, reported 123Telugu.

06 Aug 2024

Bigg Boss

Kamal Haasan suddenly quits 'Bigg Boss Tamil'! Reveals the reason

A shockwave has reverberated through the Tamil entertainment industry as veteran actor and beloved host, Kamal Haasan, announced his departure from the highly-popular reality show, Bigg Boss Tamil.

05 Aug 2024

Kalki 2898 AD

Unlike predecessor, Nag Ashwin promises 'Kalki' sequel will arrive sooner

Director Nag Ashwin has officially confirmed that the sequel to his recent sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD is currently under production.

04 Aug 2024

Box Office

Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' arrives on Netflix on this date

The Tamil film, Indian 2, which didn't live up to box office expectations and was also critically panned, is set for a debut on Netflix on August 9.

04 Aug 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Prabhas's 'Kalki' shows impressive growth; inches closer to ₹640cr

Prabhas's recent film, Kalki 2898 AD, has shown remarkable box office resilience in its sixth week.

29 Jul 2024

Mani Ratnam

Kamal Haasan begins dubbing for Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life'—what's next

The highly-anticipated Tamil film, Thug Life, featuring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, is nearing the final stages of production.

24 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Indian 2' headed to Netflix after box office run

The much-anticipated sequel, Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Shankar Shanmugam, is set for an early release on Netflix following a disappointing box office performance, suggest reports.

24 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Kalki 2898 AD' inches closer to 'Jawan' box office record

The post-apocalyptic film, Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin and featuring stars Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Deepika Padukone, has amassed a global collection of ₹1,008 crore in just 27 days.

23 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Kalki 2898 AD' continues box office dominance, nears ₹620cr

The science fiction epic Kalki 2898 AD, featuring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, continues to reign at the box office nearly a month after its release.

23 Jul 2024

Akshay Kumar

'Sarfira' experiences major box office drop on second Monday

The latest film of Akshay Kumar, Sarfira, saw a significant decrease in its box office collection on the second Monday after its release, with earnings of only ₹25 lakh.

22 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Prabhas's 'Kalki 2898 AD' may arrive on OTT in September

The much-awaited digital debut of Kalki 2898 AD is slated for early September, roughly 10 weeks following its theatrical release, according to multiple reports.

22 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Will 'Vettaiyan' be delayed? Rajinikanth's recent comment suggests so

Superstar Rajinikanth recently praised Kamal Haasan's latest film, Indian 2.

22 Jul 2024

Akshay Kumar

'Sarfira' stumbles at box office in second weekend

Akshay Kumar's latest film, Sarfira, has seen a disappointing performance in its second weekend at the box office, earning a mere ₹2.5 crore.

22 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Kalki 2898 AD' surpasses 'RRR,' 'Jawan' collection still unbeaten

The Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-led film, Kalki 2898 AD, has achieved a significant milestone at the Hindi box office.

21 Jul 2024

Kalki 2898 AD

Is Yaskin a version of Kali? 'Kalki' production designer reveals

The Tollywood sensation, Kalki 2898 AD, helmed by Nag Ashwin and starring pan-Indian icon Prabhas, has emerged as the third film in the industry to gross over ₹1000 crore.

21 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Box office: 'Kalki 2898 AD's record-breaking spree continues, crosses ₹600cr

The Indian film industry is buzzing with the success of Kalki 2898 AD.

21 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Kalki 2898 AD' gets legal notice for 'hurting' Hindu sentiments

Kalki 2898 AD, released on June 27, has ignited controversy, with former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam serving a legal notice to the film's producers and actors.

21 Jul 2024

Box Office Collection

Box office: 'Indian 2' inches forward, nears ₹75cr mark

The Kamal Haasan-led film, Indian 2, experienced a surge in its box office collection on Day 9 of release, raking in ₹2cr (nett) across all languages in India.

20 Jul 2024

Box Office

Box office: 'Indian 2' mints only ₹1.3cr on Day 8

Kamal Haasan's Indian 2 (Hindustani 2 in Hindi) experienced a significant drop in earnings on its eighth day of release, garnering just over ₹1cr.

20 Jul 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Kalki' cast's salaries: Prabhas made ₹80cr, Deepika charged ₹20cr

The futuristic film Kalki 2898 AD has garnered significant box office success, reportedly raking in over ₹1,000 crore!

18 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Indian 2' grosses over ₹68 crore in six days

The Tamil film Indian 2, featuring Kamal Haasan, has garnered over ₹68 crore at the Indian box office within six days of its release.

17 Jul 2024

Box Office

Makers bow down: 'Indian 2' shortened by 12 minutes

Kamal Haasan's latest film, Indian 2, has been trimmed by 12 minutes to provide a more streamlined viewing experience.

17 Jul 2024

Lyca Productions

'Indian 2' rakes in ₹65cr+ in first five days

The much-awaited Tamil film, Indian 2, has amassed over ₹65 crore within the first five days of its release, as reported by Sacnilk.

16 Jul 2024

Asif Ali

'I apologize': Ramesh Narayan clarifies award incident with Asif Ali

In an unexpected incident at the Manorathangal trailer launch event on Monday (July 15), renowned music composer Ramesh Narayan declined to accept a memento from actor Asif Ali.

16 Jul 2024

Akshay Kumar

'Sarfira' falters at box office, collects ₹13cr in four days

Akshay Kumar's latest film, Sarfira, has seen a significant drop in box office earnings on its first Monday, despite an initial surge over the weekend.

16 Jul 2024

Box Office

'Indian 2's Monday box office collection takes a steep dive

The much-anticipated sequel, Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Shankar, witnessed a significant drop in box office collections on its fourth day of release.

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