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First woman bus driver from Coimbatore gets car from Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan said in a statement a car has been gifted to Sharmila on behalf of Kamal Panbattu Maiam (Kamal Cutural Centre)…reports Asian Lite News

Tamil superstar and President of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), Kamal Haasan, on Monday gifted a car to Sharmila, the first woman bus driver from Coimbatore, who was reportedly forced to quit her job following an incident involving DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin’s sister, Kanimozhi, who boarded a bus she was driving.

Sharmila had told the media that she quit her job after the conductor of the bus asked Kanimozhi to buy ticket despite being told by her not to do so. The owner of the bus did not support Sharmila and told her that she had invited Kanimozhi for getting publicity.

Kamal Haasan said in a statement a car has been gifted to Sharmila on behalf of Kamal Panbattu Maiam (Kamal Cutural Centre).  He told mediapersons that he is anguished at the treatment meted out to Sharmila and wants her to become an entrepreneur.

“She worked hard for her dream of becoming a bus driver and had performed the challenging task effectively. She has received appreciation from various quarters,” he said.

Kamal Haasan also said that Sharmila will resume her journey as a rental car driver-cum-entrepreneur, adding that he wants the civil society to stand by women who have been suppressed for years.

 “My best wishes to daughter Sharmila,” Kamal Haasan said.

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Kamal Haasan’s sweet gift for Lokesh

“It is only fair that your praises are equally shared amongst all members of the cast and crew, starting with Anirudh, Girish, editor Philomin and Anbuarivu, right till those whose names are not known…reports Asian Lite News

Actor Kamal Haasan, who plays the lead in director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s action entertainer ‘Vikram’, has gifted the director a Lexus car in the wake of the film’s phenomenal success.

Earlier in the day, Kamal tweeted a video in which he thanked audiences and his entire cast and crew of ‘Vikram’.

In the video, Kamal said, “Tamil fans have never failed to hold aloft quality cinema. The same can be said of talented, quality actors as well. We consider it our fortune that you have chosen me and our film ‘Vikram’ in that line up.

“It is only fair that your praises are equally shared amongst all members of the cast and crew, starting with Anirudh, Girish, editor Philomin and Anbuarivu, right till those whose names are not known.

“My younger brothers Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Narain, Chemban Vinod were all important reasons for ‘Vikram’s’ success.

“Suriya, who appeared in just the last three minutes of the film and left theatres reverbrating with excitement, did so only for the sake of love. I have decided to showcase completely, our episode of thanking him in the next film that we will be working together.

“The love Lokesh has for cinema and for me was evident during each day of filming and in each frame of the film. The love of fans too is like that,” the actor said before signing off.

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Vikram breaks box office records

Taran said that in Germany, the film made Rs 34.09 lakh, while in New Zealand, it made Rs 33.91 lakh…reports Asian Lite News

Director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s action entertainer ‘Vikram’, featuring actors Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil, seems to be doing brisk business at the box office if one is to go by what trade experts and industry insiders have to say.

Well-known trade expert Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film had had a victorious weekend and that it was proving to be sensational overseas.

He said that the film had made Rs 13.43 crore in the US until Sunday, while in the UK and Australia, it had made Rs 3.90 crore and Rs 3.55 crore respectively for the same period.

The film did brisk business during the weekend in other parts of the world too.

Taran said that in Germany, the film made Rs 34.09 lakh, while in New Zealand, it made Rs 33.91 lakh.

In Canada, the film earned Rs 24.36 lakh and in Ireland, it made Rs 25.83 lakh. In Tamil Nadu, the film continued to impress, registering almost 85 per cent occupancy in theatres on its first Monday.

Entertainment industry tracker Sreedhar Pillai tweeted, “‘Vikram’ continues to dominate the worldwide box-office on its first Monday. In Tamil Nadu, the film is rock steady and recorded almost 85 per cent occupancy on Monday, highest post pandemic. The Kamal Haasan and Lokesh multi-starrer action extravaganza is a blockbuster!”

The tracker also claimed that ‘Vikram’ had turned out to be a universal hit with terrific word of mouth promotion. He tweeted, “The Kamal Haasan action extravaganza directed by Lokesh has grossed over Rs 150 crore from worldwide box-office in opening weekend with India alone accounting for Rs 100 crore Plus. Biggest post pandemic hit from Kollywood!”

The film’s success has overwhelmed the entire unit including director Lokesh Kanakaraj.

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Team ‘Vikram’ wraps up the shoot

Director Lokesh Kanakaraj took to Twitter to make the announcement…reports Asian Lite News

Shooting for director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Vikram’, featuring actors Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in the lead, has finally been wrapped up.

Director Lokesh Kanakaraj took to Twitter to make the announcement.

He said, “After 110 days of shoot it’s a WRAP. Thanks to the entire cast and crew for the extraordinary effort!”

Lokesh Kanakaraj also posted a video clip along with the announcement on Twitter. The clip has Lokesh Kanakaraj saying “action” and Fahadh Faasil firing a couple of shots from a pistol. Soon after, he turns around to the director and has a brief chat with him before the entire unit shouts, “It’s a wrap.”

The news of ‘Vikram’ being wrapped up comes within days of Kamal announcing his decision to opt out of hosting this season of Tamil reality show ‘Bigg Boss Ultimate’, citing an overlap of dates earmarked for ‘Vikram’.

The film, which is being produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, has music by Anirudh and cinematography by Girish Gangadharan.

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Big Boss Tamil : Ramya to replace Kamal as host

Interestingly, the promo, in which Ramya Krishnan was introduced, had the music of ‘Baahubali’ as its background score…reports Asian Lite News.

Veteran actress Ramya Krishnan will host the fifth season of the popular television reality show ‘Bigg Boss Tamil’ until the time the show’s original host Kamal Haasan recovers from Covid and returns to take over.

Kamal Haasan, who tested positive for Covid-19, is currently undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Chennai.

On Saturday, the makers of the reality show put out a promo that showed Kamal Haasan speaking from the hospital. The actor introduced actress Ramya Krishnan as a friend who had offered to help him conduct the show without a break.

Interestingly, the promo, in which Ramya Krishnan was introduced, had the music of ‘Baahubali’ as its background score. The south Indian actress is known across the country for her stellar role as Sivagaami in the blockbuster.

Soon after news broke out that Kamal had tested positive for Covid, there was widespread speculation on social media as to who would host the show in the actor’s absence. Rumour mills suggested that actress Shruthi Haasan had been approached by the makers of the show to host the weekend episodes in Kamal Haasan’s absence. There were also rumours that Ramya Krishnan and Vijay Sethupathi had been approached for the same purpose.

On Saturday, the speculation came to an end with the promo showing that it would be Ramya Krishnan who would be hosting it.

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