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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicKamal Haasan

Topic: Kamal Haasan

How Kamal Haasan’s Tamil-Kannada remark touched a nerve, reigniting identity war among southern states

Karnataka leaders have slammed Haasan’s remark that Kannada was 'born out of Tamil', while Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK has spoken in the actor's defence.

Kamal Haasan, Pinarayi Vijayan’s growing camaraderie on display ahead of crucial Kerala polls

During event to mark Kerala govt’s fourth anniversary, Haasan said people should not be afraid to appreciate leaders like Vijayan, who are not afraid of criticism.

Kamal Haasan set to enter Rajya Sabha with DMK’s backing, party also names its own 3 candidates

Rajya Sabha terms of 3 DMK members—P Wilson, MM Abdulla, and M Shanmugam—as well as that of DMK ally and MDMK leader Vaiko, are set to end by July this year.

Thug Life is Kamal Haasan’s peace offering to fans who waited for Mani Ratnam collab

‘We were in search of better scripts, that’s why it took this long for us to collaborate,' Haasan said. He has co-written Thug Life with Ratnam.

Is Thug Life a sequel to Nayakan? Fans think so after Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam film teaser

The teaser for Thug Life—launched in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi—quickly went viral. The Tamil version alone garnered over three million views in just five hours.

Kamal Haasan’s birth was as dramatic as his films. ‘He was huge, pink & a bit scary’

In 'Kamal Haasan: A Cinematic Journey', K. Hariharan highlights the illustrious life and career of one of India's biggest superstars.

New book throws light on Kamal Haasan’s cinematic journey exploring his illustrious career

Published by HarperCollins India, ‘Kamal Haasan: A Cinematic Journey’ by K. Hariharan, will be released on 10 July on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

Kamal Haasan’s MNM joins DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, gets 1 seat for Rajya Sabha 2025 polls

Speaking to reporters after clinching the deal, Haasan said his move to join the alliance was done for the sake of the country and not for any consideration for the post.

Amid rumours of cosying up to DMK, Kamal Haasan says no decision on joining INDIA bloc yet

At his party MNM’s anniversary celebrations, the actor-turned-politician asserts he will support anyone doing selfless work.

Promising start to poll limbo, now cosying up to DMK — what next for Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam

The MNM chief has endorsed the DMK-Congress candidate in a by-election and inaugurated a photo exhibition of CM Stalin, signalling a shift in his political stance.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.