Malaysia lifts ban on controversial spy thriller `Vishwaroopam`

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 15:35

Malaysian authorities today lifted the ban on Tamil movie `Vishwaroopam`, much to the delight of ethnic Indians in the country.

‘Vishwaroopam’: Demand for ban on films should be challenged, says Kamal Haasan

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 08:38

Kamal Haasan today said demanding ban on films is becoming a trend, which should be challenged, and he is sure people will do it.

‘Vishwaroopam’ row: Centre forms Committee to review Cinema Act

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 20:17

In the wake of row over Kamal Hasan`s movie ‘Vishwaroopam’, the Centre today set up a judicial committee to have a relook at the Cinematograph Act to make it more robust and ensure that movies do not get stuck after clearances by the film certification board.

`Vishwaroop` fares average, mints Rs.7.66 crore on weekend

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 19:23

The Hindi version of actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan`s ‘Vishwaroopam’ hit the screens Feb 1 amid controversies and the espionage thriller, made at Rs.95 crore, grossed approximately Rs.7.66 crore in its opening weekend.

‘Vishwaroopam’: Kamal Haasan withdraws petition against ban; film releasing on Feb 7

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 15:51

As a result of the five-hour-long tripartite meeting on Saturday, the two-week ban on Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vishwaroopam’ has now been lifted and the actor has withdrawn his petition from the Madras High Court on Monday.

Kamal Haasan, Muslim groups reach truce; ‘Vishwaroopam’ likely to release next week

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 11:23

An agreement was reached between Kamal Haasan and the ‘offended’ Muslim community paving the way for the movie to be released across Tamil Nadu next week at the earliest.