Kamal Haasan

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan meets with DMK chief and elect Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin at his residence ,in Chennai.

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MNM President Kamal Haasan addresses media after meeting with Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Tamil Nadu, in Chennai.

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan shows his finger marked with indelible ink after casting his vote for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, in Chennai.

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Family members of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan during a door to door campaign in his constituency Coimbatore North, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly po...

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan addresses the media regarding Tamil Nadu Assembly polls ,in Coimbatore.

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan during an election campaign rally in support of his party Singanallur constituency candidate R. Mahendran, ahead of the upcoming Ta...

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan during an election campaign rally, ahead of the Assembly polls, in Madurai.

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan during an election campaign rally, ahead of the Assembly polls, in Madurai.

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan addresses during an election campaign rally for party candidate Muruganantham, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in ...

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan addresses during an election campaign rally for party candidate Muruganantham, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in ...

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan addresses during an election campaign rally for party candidate Muruganantham, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in ...

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan during an election campaign rally in his constituency Coimbatore North, ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in Coimba...

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan meets people while going for a morning walk, in his constituency for upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in Coimbatore

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan files his nomination papers for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, in Coimbatore.

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Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan poses for photographs with his party candidates during a press conference, ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, in Chenna...

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A medic administers the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan, during the second phase of a countrywide inoculation drive, at Ramachandra...

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Actor turn politician Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan during an election campaign, in Coimbatore

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Actor turn politician Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) President Kamal Haasan addresses during an election campaign, in Coimbatore

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Makkal Neethi Mayyam (MNM) Chief Kamal Haasan wears a mask during a meeting with party officials ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2021, in Kanyakumari district.

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Makkal Needhi Maiam President Kamal Haasan during an election campaign for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, in Madurai.

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Fahadh Faasil's Selfie With Kamal Haasan From 'Vikram' Sets Goes Viral

Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil's selfie with Kamal Haasan from the sets of the upcoming film, 'Vikram', has gone viral ever since it was posted over the weekend.

Jul 26, 2021

| Outlook Web Bureau
Exit Polls Project Regime Change In Tamil Nadu

If the results on May 2 match the exit poll numbers then M.K. Stalin would be sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, bringing curtains down on 10 years of AIADMK rule.

Apr 29, 2021

| G.C. Shekhar
Kamal Haasan Unveils MNM Manifesto, Promises Income For Housewives

Outlining Makkal Needhi Maiam's manifesto Kamal Haasan said facilitation is proposed to be made for homemakers to get suitable opportunities to earn and it does not mean doles from the government treasury.

Mar 19, 2021

| Outlook Web Bureau
Tamil Nadu Election 2021: Kamal Haasan's Car 'Attacked' During Poll Campaign

Kamal Haasan was not injured in the incident though his vehicle's windscreen was damaged.

Mar 15, 2021

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls 2021: BJP Announces List Of Candidates

BJP fielded its women cell chief Vanathi Srinivasan from Coimbatore South against Kamal Haasan

Mar 14, 2021

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Kamal Haasan To Make His Electoral Debut From Coimbatore South Constituency

The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief released the second list of his party's candidates and made the announcement in Chennai on Friday

Mar 12, 2021

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Kamal Haasan To Become Makkal Needhi Maiam's 'Permanent' President, Resolves Party

The party's General Convention said that Kamal Haasan had invested his talent, profession, wealth, and fame for the welfare of the Tamil people.

Feb 11, 2021

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Kamal Haasan Undergoes Leg Surgery, To Be Discharged Later This Week

Daughters Shruti and Akshara Haasan released a statement on Tuesday about the actor's condition and expressed gratitude for support

Jan 19, 2021

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Thank You: Kamal Haasan To SC For Staying Centre’s Farm Laws

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday stayed the implementation of controversial new farm laws till further orders

Jan 13, 2021

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Are Our Courts Upholding Constitutional Justice Or Justice Of Manusmriti? Asks Meena Kandasamy

While speaking to Outlook, writer-activist Meena Kandasamy talks about politics, literature, feminism, reservation, Periyarism and poses a few questions to the Indian judiciary.

Jan 12, 2021

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Bye Bye Big Boss

After a humbling rout in TN, Kamal’s Makkal Needhi Maiam is imploding. A spate of desertions later, actress Kasturi asks, “Is this a political party or the Bigg Boss house?”

May 20, 2021

| G.C. Shekhar
‘When A Woman Chooses To Look After Her Family, Does She Do It With An Expectation To Be Paid?’

Can and should the State assign monetary value to an invaluable relationship between mother and child or for that matter a husband and wife, asks Smriti Irani

Apr 08, 2021

| Bhavna Vij-Aurora
Who Pays The Homemaker

They cook, clean, do the dishes, bring up the kids, look after the family...a full-time job, but they never get paid. This poll season, several parties—starting with Kamal Haasan’s MNM, promise a fixed pay for homemakers. Will that bring them within the 'working woman' category and guarantee pay and perks?

Apr 08, 2021

| Jyotika Sood Lola Nayar
The Third Dimension

In the Tamil state’s bipolar politics, three ‘others’ try to make an impact

Mar 17, 2021

| G.C. Shekhar
Jockeys Infest The Turf Club

Rahul makes a point on a solitary campaign path, as smaller parties in both the AIADMK and DMK alliances manoeuvre for better bargains

Feb 03, 2021

| G.C. Shekhar
Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Likely Political Alliance Leaves AIADMK, DMK On Tenterhooks

While Kamal Haasan's MNM fought the 2019 polls, Rajinikanth may launch his party in 2020. Can they combine to derail the Dravidian parties?

Nov 27, 2019

| G.C. Shekhar
I Am Here For The Long Term: Kamal Haasan

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan tells why his party’s future looks promising.

May 24, 2019

| G.C. Shekhar
Political Spoilsport Or A Serious Rival? DMK, AIADMK See Men Like Kamalahaasan As Khalnayaks

Sometimes driven by personal agenda or social issues like corruption, maverick Tamil leaders chew away crucial votes making bipolar contests a humdinger

May 16, 2019

| G.C. Shekhar
Polyglot’s Stutter

Kamalahaasan had recently said, “Free India’s first terrorist was a Hindu. His name is Nathuram Godse.”

May 15, 2019

| G.C. Shekhar
Actor-Politicians Are A Fading Lot In Tamil Nadu

Kamalahaasan sails singly into the Lok Sabha scrum. Other actor-politicians in the state aren’t that relevant in 2019.

Mar 27, 2019

| G.C. Shekhar

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Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth Lack Political Acumen To Make A Mark, At Least For Now

Conspicuously absent from Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, has been the political acumen needed to make this transition from the predictable world of cinema to the rough and tumble of politics.

Dec 25, 2018