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Prohibition impractical, will lead to more crime: Kamal Haasan

Political analysts said Kamal’s announcement is bold as it comes at a time when there is clamour for total prohibition in the state.

02 Mar 2018 3:17 AM

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan snapped on their way to Anil Kapoor's residence on Monday. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Sridevi's ex-co-stars Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan land in Mumbai to console family

The two actors , who worked with the actress in multiple films, arrived in Mumbai on Monday to visit the beareaved family.

27 Feb 2018 9:28 AM

Sridevi: India’s first woman superstar

Sridevi was an inspiration to many actresses and a style icon to many youngsters.

26 Feb 2018 6:15 AM

Actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan during a meeting in Chennai. (Photo: Asian Age)

Will ‘honest politics’ work for Kamal?

Kamal Haasan has been saying all the right things, including the need to practise honest politics.

26 Feb 2018 12:05 AM

Kamal takes plunge: Now the hard part

What Kamal aims at goes beyond screen glamour — as he wishes to change a system bogged down by graft at the highest levels of government.

23 Feb 2018 1:38 AM

While Kamal Haasan launched his party Makkal Neethi Mayyam in Madurai on Wednesday, Rajinikanth had announced in December that he will enter politics. (Photo: PTI/File)

Held 'secret' meet with Rajini about political plunge: Kamal Haasan

Haasan disclosed that the duo spoke on the issue of his political entry during the shoot of ‘Bigg Boss’, anchored by him.

22 Feb 2018 9:16 PM

Kamal Haasan with family members of Abdul Kalam.

Netting fishermen with promises

But perhaps the rush of media persons, particularly the pushing TV crews, should be blamed for the fishermen's disappointment than the star himself.

22 Feb 2018 2:31 AM

Kamal and Kejriwal hold the torch in Madurai. (Photo: Asian Age)

Actor hinted at his foray in 1982

Kamal has been saying that he entered politics 37 years ago when he converted his fans' associations into welfare associations.

22 Feb 2018 2:29 AM

Kamal pays floral tribute at Kalam memorial in Rameswaram on Wednesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

No politics in visiting Kalam’s house: Kamal

After the media meet, Kamal drove to Madurai, about 170 km from here, for his evening public rally and party launch.

22 Feb 2018 2:26 AM

Kamal Haasan said, 'This is a party for the people. We have a responsibility. This isn't a one day show.'

Kamal Haasan launches 'Makkal Needhi Maiam', says party neither left nor right

The Tamil actor spoke about ending caste politics and told people to not accept money for votes.

21 Feb 2018 7:49 PM

The actor briefly interacted with Kalam's nonagenarian brother Mohammed Muthumeera Lebbai Maraikkayar while being flanked by other close relatives of the former president. (Photo: PTI)

Kamal Haasan visits Kalam's house before launching party name

'Greatness can come from the simplest of houses and this is one of them,' Haasan said after visiting Kalam House.

21 Feb 2018 10:34 AM

Actor Kamal Haasan is greeted by his supporters on his arrival at the airport in Madurai on Tuesday, a day before he is set to launch his political party. (Photo: PTI)

Kamal Haasan’s Act-2 set to take off, party launch today

Though there is no clarity on what his policies and programmes would be, Kamal has clarified that his colour would certainly not be “saffron”.

21 Feb 2018 3:02 AM

In January, Kamal Haasan had batted for unity among Southern states under the 'Dravidian' tag to leverage ties with the Centre. (Photo: PTI)

You will know when I make it a success: Kamal Haasan bets on 'Dravidian' again

Haasan met DMK Prez M Karunanidhi and superstar Rajinikanth, saying he was calling on those 'whom I like' before the launch of his party.

20 Feb 2018 8:02 AM

Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth before political plunge

Rajinikanth wished his friend Kamal well in politics and said he would seek divine intervention by praying to god.

19 Feb 2018 6:39 AM

The original water-sharing agreement between the states was signed between the Madras Presidency and the princely State of Mysore in 1924 and it lapsed in 1974, giving rise to a dispute. (Photo: PTI)

Cauvery row: SC increases Karnataka share, Tamil Nadu miffed

The verdict comes just months before the Karnataka Assembly elections, boosting the ruling Congress.

17 Feb 2018 3:00 AM

Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan: Reel rivals share political dreams

While both have now made their political ambitions clear, Kamal seems to have a head start with his state-wide tour beginning February 21.

17 Feb 2018 1:45 AM

Full-time politics for Kamal Haasan after finishing his 3 sequels

He is also in the process of approaching the Election Commission for registration of his new political party.

15 Feb 2018 2:09 AM

No clear understanding now: Kamal Haasan on ideology clash with Rajinikanth

Responding to a question on Rajinikanth joining politics, Haasan did not rule out an electoral alliance with him.

12 Feb 2018 9:09 AM

Kamal Haasan rules out ties with Rajinikanth

The actor said he will lean neither to the left nor to the right and that is precisely why he has named his website ‘maiam’ (centre).

12 Feb 2018 5:58 AM

'The reason I have started a new political party itself shows that I want to walk with the people, not the politicians,' Hasaan said.

All not well in Tamil Nadu: Kamal Hasaan at Harvard University

Slamming the current political lot in Tamil Nadu, Kamal Hasaan announced his plan to adopt a village in every district of the state.

11 Feb 2018 12:21 PM

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