The following is a list of some of the controversies of "Ulaga Naayagan"- Kamal Hassan's Movies:
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“Thevar Magan”- Released in the year 1992:
Objected by the Thevar community which alleged that violence in their community is shown in an exaggerated manner.
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“Hey Ram”-Released in the year 2000:
Some Congressmen complained that Mahatma Gandhiji had been shown in poor light. People of parties of the Right Wings felt and complained that their part in the Indian Freedom -Struggle had not been shown in the movie. And the original music director of the movie L.Subramanian was replaced by Ilayaraja.
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“Panchatanthiram”-Released in the year 2002:
The Censor Board objected to a raunchy song in the movie and the song was deleted.
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“Vasool Raja MBBS” –Released in the year 2004:
Doctors of the Indian Medical Association in Erode, Tamil Nadu, felt that the title ‘Vasool Raja
MBBS’ demeaned the medical profession.
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“Virumaaandi”-Released in the year 2004:
The movie was originally named- 'Sandiyar'. As the Puthiya Thamizhagam Party leader Dr. K. Krishnaswamy and other Dalit organisations in Tamilnadu objected the title of the movie for showcasing the heroism of the Thevar clan, the title of the movie was changed to 'Virumaandi'.
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“Mumbai Xpress”-Released in the year 2005:
The title of the Tamil film was in English which was commented and protested by Dr.S.Ramadoss, the Founder of Tamil Protection Movement and the Leader of the party Pattali Makkal Katchi/PMK.
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“Manmadhan Ambu”-Released in the year 2010:
The lyrics of a song featuring Kamal Hassan and Trisha was objected by the Hindu Makkal Katchi and the song was deleted.
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“Vishwaroopam”-To be Released in the year 2013:
Kamal Hassan wanted to release his multi-crore/multi-lingual mega movie – Vishwaroopam the movie in “Direct To Home”/DTH along with/prior to the release in theatres.
The Tamilnadu Cinema Theatres-owners objected to DTH release and the original date of release was to be deferred. After talks and settlement with the Theatres Owners’ Associations another dates for release of the movie in the Theatres and DTH were settled.
However, as the movie was objected by the Muslim communities all over the world, especially by the muslim organizations in Tamilnadu and the Government of Tamilnadu banned the release of the movie in the theatres of Tamilnadu.
Despite approaching the Madras High Court, Kamal Hassan could not release his movie.
At last, as advised by the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Dr.J.Jayalalitha Kamal Hassan had tripartite talks with Muslim Organizations and the Government of Tamilnadu, a final settlement was reached and the movie- Vishwaroopam was cleared for release in theatres after cuts of seven Muslims-objected scenes in the movie.
Do you know why many of Kamal Hassan's movies get into controversy? and
Which of the following is the reason for Kamal and Controversy in your view?:-
“Thevar Magan”- Released in the year 1992:
Objected by the Thevar community which alleged that violence in their community is shown in an exaggerated manner.
“Hey Ram”-Released in the year 2000:
Some Congressmen complained that Mahatma Gandhiji had been shown in poor light. People of parties of the Right Wings felt and complained that their part in the Indian Freedom -Struggle had not been shown in the movie. And the original music director of the movie L.Subramanian was replaced by Ilayaraja.
“Panchatanthiram”-Released in the year 2002:
The Censor Board objected to a raunchy song in the movie and the song was deleted.
“Vasool Raja MBBS” –Released in the year 2004:
Doctors of the Indian Medical Association in Erode, Tamil Nadu, felt that the title ‘Vasool Raja
MBBS’ demeaned the medical profession.
“Virumaaandi”-Released in the year 2004:
The movie was originally named- 'Sandiyar'. As the Puthiya Thamizhagam Party leader Dr. K. Krishnaswamy and other Dalit organisations in Tamilnadu objected the title of the movie for showcasing the heroism of the Thevar clan, the title of the movie was changed to 'Virumaandi'.
“Mumbai Xpress”-Released in the year 2005:
The title of the Tamil film was in English which was commented and protested by Dr.S.Ramadoss, the Founder of Tamil Protection Movement and the Leader of the party Pattali Makkal Katchi/PMK.
“Manmadhan Ambu”-Released in the year 2010:
The lyrics of a song featuring Kamal Hassan and Trisha was objected by the Hindu Makkal Katchi and the song was deleted.
“Vishwaroopam”-To be Released in the year 2013:
Kamal Hassan wanted to release his multi-crore/multi-lingual mega movie – Vishwaroopam the movie in “Direct To Home”/DTH along with/prior to the release in theatres.
The Tamilnadu Cinema Theatres-owners objected to DTH release and the original date of release was to be deferred. After talks and settlement with the Theatres Owners’ Associations another dates for release of the movie in the Theatres and DTH were settled.
However, as the movie was objected by the Muslim communities all over the world, especially by the muslim organizations in Tamilnadu and the Government of Tamilnadu banned the release of the movie in the theatres of Tamilnadu.
Despite approaching the Madras High Court, Kamal Hassan could not release his movie.
At last, as advised by the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, Dr.J.Jayalalitha Kamal Hassan had tripartite talks with Muslim Organizations and the Government of Tamilnadu, a final settlement was reached and the movie- Vishwaroopam was cleared for release in theatres after cuts of seven Muslims-objected scenes in the movie.
Do you know why many of Kamal Hassan's movies get into controversy? and
Which of the following is the reason for Kamal and Controversy in your view?:-
- Kamal Hassan wants to do his movies differently and while making films with some differences from others his films get into controvery. (this may be the version of his fans and supporters)
- By getting into controversy his movies get advance and a vast publicity and the audience and the public would be eager to see the movies in a created anxiety and interest. (this may be the version of his critics)