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HealthSources from Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre confirmed to Tnm that the actor-politician was admitted on Wednesday, November 23, after developing symptoms of fever. Tnm StaffPTIKollywood star Kamal Haasan was admitted to Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (Srmc) in Chennai on Wednesday, November 23. Sources from Srmc Porur confirmed to Tnm that the 68-year-old actor was admitted for a routine check-up on Wednesday, after he had symptoms of fever. According to a press statement issued by Srmc on Thursday, the Makkal Needhi Maiam chief was admitted to the hospital with mild fever, cough and cold. “He is recovering well and will be discharged in a day or two,” the statement said. On the work front, Kamal Haasan is currently shooting for his upcoming movie Indian 2, the sequel of the hit 1996 movie Indian starring the actor in the lead and directed by Shankar. The film has been in the production stage for over two years due to unprecedented delays.

CourtLyca Productions had earlier sought to restrain Shankar from directing other films until 'Indian 2' is completed.Tnm StaffThe makers of actor-politician Kamal Haasan’s upcoming movie Indian 2 have been facing a slew of problems over production since the film was announced. Recently, Lyca Productions, which is bankrolling the film, had submitted a petition with Madras High Court on April 1, requesting a ban on director Shankar from working on other projects before completing this one, citing a delay. While adjourning the case to April 28, the Madras High Court has directed both parties to amicably resolve the issue among themselves. Shankar has signed up for two new films in recent times. He will be teaming up with Tollywood actor Ram Charan for a pan-Indian project and will also be helming the Bollywood remake of the 2005 Tamil movie Anniyan. Actor Ranveer Singh will be reprising actor Vikram’s role from the original.

KollywoodSet against a city’s vista defined by its skyscrapers, the red-hued poster has Kamal’s iconic vigilante standing upright in his old khakis.Tnm StaffKamal Haasan-Shankar’s Indian 2 is currently being filmed, after considerable delay. While the film’s first-look was revealed for Pongal this year, the latest poster where Senapathy aka ‘Indian thatha’ stands tall was released on Independence Day. Set against a city’s vista defined by its skyscrapers, the red-hued poster has Kamal’s iconic vigilante striking a pose in his old khaki Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose style outfit from India’s freedom struggle days. pic.twitter.com/cMeJYxkMAa — Shankar Shanmugham (@shankarshanmugh) August 15, 2019 While the first-look poster announced that the film’s shooting would begin from January 18, work officially began only on Monday this week. Reports say that the makers are planning on completing the shooting within the next six months. Just last week, Kamal Haasan...

Kollywood Kamal as Senapathy, self-styled vigilante who prefers the monicker ‘Indian’, is seen blurred out in the poster. Tnm StaffThe first-look poster of Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, his reunion with director S Shankar after 22 years, was released early on Pongal. The poster’s focus is on the iconic ‘varma-kalai’ that was made famous in the first film. Kamal as Senapathy, a self-styled vigilante who prefers the monicker ‘Indian’, is seen blurred out in the poster. The first-look poster, however, does not reveal any more about the film. The poster reveals that shooting will begin from January 18. With Anirudh roped in for the film’s music, cinematographer Ravi Varman will be the DoP. Indian 2 is being bankrolled by Lyca Productions. The film’s dialogues will be penned by writer Jayamohan, lyricist Kabilan Vairamuthu and Lakshmi Saravanakumar while the prequel Indian had late writer Sujatha on board. This action drama has Jack Gill,...

KollywoodThe biopic will see actress Rohini as Sa Chandrasekar's wife and Prakash Raj will be seen as a police commissioner.Digital NativeDigital NativeSA Chandrasekar father of Ilayathalapathy Vijay is acting in the upcoming biopic on the controversial social activist Traffic Ramaswamy. On Tuesday, the makers released the first look teaser of the film. Traffic Ramaswamy, a public interest litigator was instrumental in demolishing illegally constructed buildings in Chennai, having the government impose restrictions on motorised fish carts, the de-congestion of major bus routes by banning auto-rickshaws on them etc. He has been targeted by many in the past. He is the man who is known for filing a maximum number of cases regarding several issues at the Madras High Court. Initially, it was speculated, the director wanted Vijay for a special cameo, but Sa Chandrasekar approached Vijay Antony for the role. In an interview to Toi, Sa Chandrasekar told, "When producer Bhaskar approached me with an idea of making a film on him, he wanted me to act in it and also direct it. He felt that I resembled Traffic Ramaswamy in certain angles, even though I'm younger to him. But I told that I have decided to refrain from direction because of my age, but will act in it." The biopic will see actress Rohini as Sa Chandrasekar's wife and  Prakash Raj will be seen as a police commissioner. Kushboo, Seeman, S Ve Shekhar will also be seen in special cameos in the film. After a long hiatus, actress Ambika makes her comeback with this movie playing the role of a judge with hilarious shades. Others in the cast includes Livingston, Imman Anaachi, Ammu Ramachandran, Charles Vinod, Chetan, Baby Sherin, Mohan Ram, Madan Bob and few more prominent actors. While Kabilan Vairamuthu has been roped in to pen the lyrics, Balamurali Balu will compose music. Watch the teaser here. (Content provided by Digital Native) p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #222222; -webkit-text-stroke: #222222; background-color: #ffffff; min-height: 15.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.8px Arial; color: #1155cc; -webkit-text-stroke: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} span.s2 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none}...

KollywoodSA Chandrasekar plays the lead role in this film about a social activist.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt is well known that a biopic on the social activist Traffic Ramasamy is being made in Kollywood. According to reports, Vijay Sethupathi has been roped in to play an important role in the film. Sources say that the star was impressed with the role he was offered and immediately agreed to do it. It may be mentioned here that Vijay Sethupathi has never been averse to taking up cameos or extended cameos if the role impressed him; therefore, it is no surprise that he is onboard this biopic. Directed by Vicky, Traffic Ramasamy stars veteran filmmaker and actor Sa Chandrasekar playing the social activist. The star cast also includes Rohini, Prakash Raj, R. K. Suresh, Ambika, Chetan, Imman Annachi, Charles Vinoth, Mohan V. Raman and Madhan Bob. The film will have special appearances by Vijay Antony, Manobala, Seeman, Kushboo and S. Ve. Shekher. Produced under the banner Green Signal, Traffic Ramasamy has music by Balamurali Balu while Kabilan Vairamuthu has penned the lyrics. Cinematography is by Kugan S. Palani and editing by Prabhakar. On playing an important role in the this biopic, actor Prakash Raj had said in an interview much earlier that he considers it to be a huge honour to be a part of this project. He added that Traffic Ramasamy is a fearless social activist and that he has a strong role to play in the film. The film is still in the shootin stage with plans on to release it later this year.  (Content provided by Digital Native)...