Krishnasamy seeks ban on ‘Sandiyar’ title for Kamal Haasan’s upcoming movie
He also recalled that when the same title was proposed for a movie by Mr. Haasan in 2003, it created a controversy, particularly in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu
Chennai - Puthiya Tamilagam founder K. Krishnasamy met Information and Publicity Minister Rajmohan at the Secretariat on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to submit a petition requesting a ban on the title 'Sandiyar' for actor Kamal Haasan's upcoming film. In August 2014, a Tamil movie with a similar title premiered without any controversy.
Dr. Krishnasamy objected to Mr. Haasan using the title 'Sandiyar' for his upcoming film, recalling how the same title had sparked controversy in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu in 2003. The issue was resolved when then Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa intervened, and the title was withdrawn, renaming the movie 'Virumandi'.
This time, the controversy does not stem from the movie's content or title, but rather the potential rekindling of unrest due to past controversies. Dr. Krishnasamy urged Minister Rajmohan to inform Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay about the situation and revoke the permission granted for the title 'Sandiyar'.
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