Dandupalyam's success surprises producer

Dandupalyam, the film dubbed from Kannada, has been received well across the State. Producer Venkat says that many had told him that Kannada movies do not enjoy good market, but the film's openings (it released on Jan 25) have left the producer himself, the distributors quite happy.

Kamal agrees to crop 'Vishwaroopam'

The buzz yesterday was that the Judge may have agreed to lift the ban from screening the movie in Tamil Nadu because Kamal Hassan may have agreed to crop off a few selected scenes from his "Vishwaroopam".

Kamal agrees to trim bits of Viswaroopam

Though initially it was thought that the court would give a judgement on the ban, it has advised Kamal Haasan to engage the Muslim leaders who have raised objections against the film. It was widely speculated that Kamal agreed to crop off a few selected scenes from his "Viswaroopam". After the Press Meet held at his place today, Kamal himself clarified the issue.

This is hounding an artist: CBFC chairperson

The chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Leela Samson was shocked upon hearing about the ban of Kamal's "Viswaroopam". The movie was to be released on the 25th of January but was banned in fear of religious unrest in Tamil Nadu.

Nag, Suresh Babu, Brahmi support Kamal

The film fraternity across the country is understandably outraged at what is happening to Kamal Haasan. In related developments, disgust has been expressed from Bombay to Hyderabad. While Mahesh Bhatt termed the humilition that Kamal has been subjected to as one of the darkest moments for the film world, he also described him as a "national treasure."