Kamal Haasan
Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician (born 1954)
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- Biggest stories
- Lyca Productions confirms revival of Kamal Haasan‑Shankar film "Indian 3"ReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet78/100
- Director Lenin Bharathi criticises Kamal Haasan’s ‘KH 237’ revenge taglineReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet76/100
- Kamal Haasan congratulates Navi Pillay on her Nobel Peace Prize winReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet76/100
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- Interview7
- Announcement4
- Personal4
- Box office3
- Trailer2
- Release2
- Production2
- Controversy1
- Project update1
- Award1
- Business1
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- Hindustan Times9 updates
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Kamal Haasan revives the title Sandiyar for his next film, directed by SU Arun Kumar.
Kamal Haasan is set to revive the title Sandiyar for an upcoming film.
Why it matters — Followers would care about Kamal Haasan reviving an old title and his next directorial collaboration.
3 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, Pinkvilla, Times of India.Director Lenin Bharathi criticises Kamal Haasan’s ‘KH 237’ revenge tagline
Kamal Haasan unveiled his upcoming film KH 237, directed by Su Arun Kumar.
Why it matters — Fans of Kamal Haasan may be interested as the criticism targets the messaging of his next film, KH 237.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Kamal Haasan teams with director SU Arun Kumar on new film ‘Sandiyar’, poster hints at upcoming announcement
Kamal Haasan is gearing up to join director SU Arun Kumar for a new film titled ‘Sandiyar’, which is anticipated to be a gritty rural action drama set in…
Why it matters — Followers of Kamal Haasan will be interested in his upcoming collaboration and the details of his next project.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.KHxRK: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s reunion movie to go on floors by May 2027? Here’s what we know
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1 outlet
Reported by Pinkvilla.Kamal Haasan to team with director SU Arun Kumar on film rumored as Sandiyar, first look likely on his 72nd birthday
Pinkvilla reports that Kamal Haasan will collaborate with director SU Arun Kumar on a gritty action entertainer, that a photoshoot has reportedly been…
Why it matters — Fans will learn about his next collaboration, possible film title, and upcoming promotional release.
1 outlet
Reported by Pinkvilla.Kamal Haasan mourns the death of his brother, composer Deva, and recalls their film collaborations
Kamal Haasan mourned the death of his brother, music composer Deva, who was 75 when he passed away in Chennai.
Why it matters — Fans of Kamal Haasan may care because he publicly honored his brother Deva, highlighting their shared work and personal…
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Music composer Deva, who created Rajinikanth’s intro music, dies at 75; Khushbu Sundar expresses shock
Music composer Deva, who created Rajinikanth’s intro music, died on October 17 at age 75 after a heart attack.
Why it matters — Followers of Khushbu Sundar may care because she publicly reacted to the passing of a composer linked to Rajinikanth’s…
3 outlets · 4 reports
Reported by Hindustan Times, Times of India, Pinkvilla.Kamal Haasan congratulates Rajinikanth on "Jailer 2" becoming a superhit
Kamal Haasan praised his longtime friend Rajinikanth after "Jailer 2" became a superhit just days after its October 15, 2026 premiere.
Why it matters — Followers of either star will see their public camaraderie and the film’s hit status.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 opens with over ₹33 crore, beating Kamal Haasan's Vikram opening
Hindustan Times reported that Rajinikanth's film Jailer 2 earned over ₹33 crore on its first day, surpassing Kamal Haasan's Vikram opening, and that…
Why it matters — Fans track how their films perform against each other at the box office.
1 outlet · 3 reports
Reported by Hindustan Times.Kamal Haasan to star in Shankar‑directed Indian 3, slated for a Summer 2027 theatrical release
Indian 3, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, is the upcoming instalment in the vigilante action franchise after the 2024 film Indian 2.
Why it matters — Followers learn when Kamal Haasan's next film is expected to hit theaters.
1 outlet
Reported by Pinkvilla.Vijay Sethupathi says Balaji wanted Amitabh Bachchan, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan for ‘Seethakathi’
Vijay Sethupathi said director Balaji Tharaneetharan wanted Amitabh Bachchan, Mohanlal and Kamal Haasan to star in ‘Seethakathi’.
Why it matters — Fans of Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan or Vijay Sethupathi may be interested in the casting ideas and the actor’s…
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Kamal Haasan congratulates Navi Pillay on her Nobel Peace Prize win
Kamal Haasan congratulated Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on her 2026 Nobel Peace Prize win, calling her journey extraordinary and saying it was ‘a moment of immense…
Why it matters — Fans may note Haasan’s public support for a Tamil figure’s global recognition.
2 outlets
Reported by Hindustan Times, NDTV Movies.Kamal Haasan responds to Elon Musk’s tweets, saying India is a democracy, not a colony
Kamal Haasan reacted to Elon Musk’s tweets, saying Indians will address their strengths and shortcomings and stating ‘India is a democracy, not a colony.’ Musk…
Why it matters — Fans may be interested in his public stance on political issues and his response to a high‑profile tech entrepreneur.
2 outlets · 4 reports
Reported by Hindustan Times, Times of India.Lyca Productions confirms revival of Kamal Haasan‑Shankar film "Indian 3"
Lyca Productions announced that the Kamal Haasan‑Shankar project Indian 3 is being revived.
Why it matters — Fans of Kamal Haasan will be interested in the return of his anticipated collaboration with director Shankar.
1 outlet
Reported by NDTV Movies.Indian 3 receives first major update in two years, confirming sequel is still in development
The makers of the Kamal Haasan‑starring film Indian 3 have released a new look, marking the first major update in two years since Indian 2 ended on a…
Why it matters — Fans of Kamal Haasan will learn that the long‑awaited sequel Indian 3 is moving forward.
1 outlet · 2 reports
Reported by Pinkvilla.Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Nana Patekar, calling him an extraordinary artist
Kamal Haasan mourned the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar, describing him as an extraordinary performer and humanitarian.
Why it matters — Fans of Kamal Haasan may value his public tribute to a fellow actor, reflecting his respect for industry peers.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Director Shankar resumes work on "Indian 3" with Kamal Haasan
The Times of India reported that director Shankar has officially resumed work on "Indian 3" with Kamal Haasan, with filming set to pick back up after the…
Why it matters — Fans of Kamal Haasan will see him reprise his role as Senapathy in the upcoming sequel, confirming his continued…
2 outlets · 3 reports
Reported by Times of India, Hindustan Times.Kamal Haasan writes to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar urging a meeting with Opposition MPs
Kamal Haasan shared a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar urging him to meet Opposition MPs, saying the public confidence in the Election…
Why it matters — His political engagement shows his concern for electoral integrity, reflecting his activism beyond acting.
1 outlet
Reported by Hindustan Times.Veteran producer George Pius Tharayil, who produced the Tamil adaptation of 'Drishyam' starring Kamal Haasan, has died
The Times of India reported that veteran producer George Pius Tharayil, known for his work on Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films and for producing the Tamil…
Why it matters — Fans of Kamal Haasan may care because Tharayil produced a notable film that featured the actor.
1 outlet
Reported by Times of India.Vijay Sethupathi’s action drama "Baththa" crosses Rs 11 crore in five days
Times of India reported that Vijay Sethupathi’s action drama "Baththa", which also stars Lijomol Jose, earned a net box‑office total of Rs 11.35 crore across…
Why it matters — It indicates the commercial performance of his latest release.
2 outlets · 3 reports
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