Five Kamal Haasan films gave rise to controversies: check list here

thug LifeStunning the acclaimed actor Kamal Haasan, hit the screen – stopping Karnataka, where the controversy was mentioned after his comments, stating that Kannada originated from Tamil. For Mr. Haasan, such lines are not new; His films have often faced opposition for years.

This episode separates, it is, unlike the previous examples, where there were objections on the content or title of the film, this time, the controversy has nothing to do with the film.

Here he has a look at five films, which faced trouble in the past in the last two decades:

Vishvopam

The first part of this two-part film, produced by Raj Kamal film International, participated in trouble a month before its scheduled Pongal release in 2013. The theater owners objected to the proposal to release simultaneously on the direct-to-hom (DTH) platforms on Mr. Haasan’s proposal. As a result, the release was pushed beyond Pongal, and the actor-producer abandoned the DTH release plan to resolve the struggle.

However, just beyond its dramatic release, a more serious dispute erupted. Many Muslim organizations started major protests, accusing the actor of demonstrating his community and hurting religious sentiments. The Tamil Nadu was at the forefront of the federal and political organization of Muslims and the Tamil Nadu Thawhed Jamath’s federation.

On the first day of the film’s release, a poster of Vishwopam at Ganapathiram Theater on LB Road, Adir. , Photo Credit: M. Karunakaran

A night before the scheduled release of the film, the Tamil Nadu government banned its screening for two weeks citing the threat of “law and order”.

At that time, Mr. Haasan, an angry and upset in the United States, called the opposition “cultural terrorism”.

“I have been ruthlessly used by small groups as a vehicle, looking for a political profile. Icon-cooking is a great way when you are not one.

The protesters tore a poster of Kamal Haasan’s controversial film ‘Vishwourupam’ in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: PTI

Raj Kamal Films International challenged the ban in the Madras High Court. Justice K. Venkataraman, in late night interim order, remained on the government’s decision. But Mr. Haasan’s relief was short-lived-the state government challenged the next morning’s decision. The first bench, which included acting Chief Justice Elip Dharma Rao and Justice Aruna Jagadisin, reinstated the ban through an interim order.

Then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa defended the ban, stating that it was only due to law and order concerns and was not out of sympathy with Muslim organizations. He later said: “The Tamil Nadu government will make every effort to facilitate such an agreement. There is no question of curbing the freedom of speech.”

Producers and opposing groups agreed to talk, requested the government to take care of them. The film industry held a rally around Mr. Haasan, who was in disappointment, announced that he would go on self-control.

Eventually, a success was achieved. The Advocate General informed the High Court that the ban under Section 144 of the CRPC was lifted under the agreements given by the government in a tripartite meeting between Mr. Haasan and the protesters. The film finally released on 7 February 2013 in Tamil Nadu – about a month after its original release date.

Dasavatharam

The 2008 film, where Mr. Haasan played 10 roles – crossing the record of nine set by mythological Shivaji Ganesan in his 100^Wan film Navarathri (1979) – One part of Vaishnavis faced opposition.

The International Sri Vaishnav Dharma Samprakshana Society filed a petition in the Madras High Court, demanding the removal of some “objectionable scenes”. Different, Kalyan Suba Samithi filed a petition to block the screening of the film.

Still from Dasavatharam. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The society argued that scenes reflecting clashes between saivaites and Vaishnavites distorted history and angered Hindus. “It is recorded in history and contrary to the events of the registered past. It injures the sentiments of every sect of Hindus,” it has been said.

Sameethi alleged that the film made fun of Hinduism, especially through scenes of revered Ramnujacharriyar. “The film features The Great Ramanujachiyar tied to throwing the sea with the deity … showing this scene, sought to create a hatred and conflict between saivaites and Vaishnavis,” it has been claimed. “The film also shows that the great Ramanujachari has killed many cynts, which is not a fact.”

However, Justice K. Venkataraman and M. Satyanarayanan dismisses the petition, ruling: “The freedom of guaranteed expression under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution of India cannot be allowed only to perception … The film contains some scenes, which will harm the feelings of Hindus, and more.

Mumbai XPRESS (also ‘Mumbai Express’)

It is directed by the 2005 Kali comedy, directed by veteran filmmaker Singatum Srinivasa Rao – one of the favorite of Mr. Haasan – faced a flying for his English title.

Earlier, in August 2004, India’s Patali Makkal Kachi (PMK) and Dalit Panthers (now Viduthalai Chiruthagal Kachi) joined the army under Tamil Padhukapu Iyakakam (Tamil Protection Movement) demanding to end English titles in Tamil films.

Still from Mumbai Express. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Mumbai xpress He became one of his first goals. Mr. Haasan initially dismisses concerns, commenting: “There is a train called Tirunelveli Express. Will these groups also object to its name?”

He said, “I have no problem. I know all the Tamil-love people, including Mr. Thirumavalavan (VCK Head). I have also read his writing. He is all my good friends”

But soon there was trouble. DPI cadres staged protests at several places. In Chidambaram, the miscreants vandalized the Leena theater screen. Police had to provide protection to the film’s screening theaters.

Nevertheless, Mr. Haasan was firm: “I cannot change the title because it is relevant to the story. The name doesn’t matter to me. It is the material that is important.”

The then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa also took a firm stand, saying that her government would not allow any violence against the film industry. Over time, the protests fell out of protests, and such campaigns against the English titles fade away from public discourse.

Vasul king MBBS

This Tamil remake of Munna Bhai MBBS The fire came under the fire from a part of the doctors, which realized that it portrays medical professionals in poor lights.

The Tamil Nadu Medical Council filed a petition in the Madras High Court, demanding the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to stop the film from issuing certificates. He said that the title of the film insulted doctors.

Kamal Haasan and Sneha in Vasul King MBBS | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“The word ‘Vasul Raja’ is not a name in Tamil, but it means only a man who collects money by hooks or crooks, and, which is greedy for money and which is only in mind to earn money from illegal means. Dancing in nature and this (Tamil Nadu) reduces the degree provided by Dr. MGR Medical University,” opposed to the petition.

Justice a Rajan, however, refused to entertain the petitioner’s petition. The judge said, “The petitioner’s argument that the title is slander from the title is not acceptable.” “The title does not suggest that the complete profession of medical physicians in the form of collection agents.

Sandiyar

The production of this film started in 2003, but soon Putia is the Tamilgam leader. Krishnasamy was interrupted after objecting to the title, alleging that he promoted caste violence.

The then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa refused to intervene, stating: “The broadcast police security cannot be given to a film unit that deliberately chooses a controversial subject.”

Still ‘Viramandi’ from the film. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

After a meeting with him, Mr. Haasan agreed to change the title. The film was eventually released under the new name in 2004 VeerumandiTo end the dispute.