Kamal Haasan's gangster drama Thug Life, helmed by Mani Ratnam with Simbu and Trisha laying the lead roles, arrived in theatres yesterday.
Curiously, a day after the release of his movie for which he is also the producer, Kamal Haasan today filed nomination for Rajya Sabha with the backing of the ruling party DMK.
Kamal’s formal entry into the Rajya Sabha race signals a calculated move by the DMK-led alliance to consolidate influence ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
By allocating a seat to its ally, the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) led by Kamal Haasan, the DMK is subtly repositioning Kamal Haasan as a national political figure.
Kamal Haasan’s nomination, alongside three seasoned DMK candidates- P. Wilson, Salma, and Sivalingam, was filed in the presence of Chief Minister Stalin.
The coming months will reveal whether this Rajya Sabha entry strengthens his electoral prospects.
