With the recent demise of actor Vijay Kanth, actor Vijay is poised to enter Tamil politics, planning to launch his party ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. His non-partisan stance and strategic entry aim to fill the perceived political vacuum in the state, positioning his party as an alternative to the dominant DMK. However, the shift from film hero to political leader is no longer a swift ascent, as seen with the challenges faced by other actors turned politicians like Kamal Haasan and Pawan Kalyan, who have encountered difficulties in garnering votes and establishing influence.
Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, after a 37-year hiatus, are collaborating on a highly anticipated film titled "Thug Life." The announcement teaser showcases an intense combat sequence featuring Haasan, accompanied by a captivating musical score. The confirmed cast includes Trisha Krishnan, Dulquer Salmaan, and Jayam Ravi. Produced by Haasan, Ratnam, and others, the film is set in a dystopian backdrop and will be presented by Udhayanidhi Stalin. AR Rahman is the music director, Sreekar Prasad will handle editing, and Ravi K Chandran will be the cinematographer.
The star-studded opening ceremony of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival was attended by celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, and Sunny Leone. Priyanka Chopra, who serves as the Chairperson of the festival, arrived in India wearing a white gown with golden stripes. The opening film for this year's edition is Hansal Mehta's detective drama "The Buckingham Murders," and the festival will focus on the cinema of South Asia.
After a hiatus of 30 years, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam are teaming up for a new film titled "KH234." The highly anticipated project will be jointly produced by Haasan, Ratnam, R Mahendran, and Siva Ananthi. The film will feature music by AR Rahman, cinematography by Ravi K Chandran, and editing by Sreekar Prasad. The team plans to release an intriguing teaser on November 7th, coinciding with Haasan's birthday.
Kamal Haasan, the leader of Makkal Needhi Maiam, has come out in support of Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, stating that he is being unfairly targeted for his remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Haasan emphasized that Udhayanidhi's comments are not new, as previous leaders of the Dravidian movement, including Udhayanidhi's grandfather M Karunanidhi, have also spoken about it. Haasan praised reformist leader Periyar E V Ramasamy for his dedication to social justice and stated that he himself understands the term 'Sanatana' thanks to Periyar. He also urged the entire state of Tamil Nadu to celebrate Periyar as their leader and speculated that the BJP may attempt to advance the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Prabhas' upcoming movie Project K, directed by Nag Ashwin, will feature an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. The makers have announced that Kamal Haasan will also be playing a role in the movie, which is planned for a Pan World release and set to hit theaters for Sankranti 2024.
