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Gunaa re-release: Kamal Haasan starrer classic psychological romantic movie to hit big screens once again post legal dispute

Gunaa re-release: Kamal Haasan starrer classic psychological romantic movie to hit big screens once again post legal dispute

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Kamal Haasan’s movie Gunaa is all set to re-release in theaters once again after many years. According to a recent report by industry insider Sreedhar Pillai, the psychological romantic drama is scheduled to hit the big screens on November 29, 2024. The film, directed by Santhana Bharathi, was initially released in theaters on November 5, 1991, and is now making its way back to theaters after decades. Back in the day, the film reportedly had an average run at the box office despite receiving critical acclaim and attaining cult-classic status over the years. Initially, the film was supposed to be re-released in theaters on June 21, 2024, but the Madras High Court stalled it over copyright claims. However, in September, the ban was lifted. See the official post for Gunaa re-release here: The movie Gunaa starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role features the actor as a recently released psychiatric patient. Being mentally disturbed, the character lives in the delusion of a prospective wife, imagining her as an avatar of the goddess Abhirami. On a …

Manjummel Boys producer says they bought the rights to use Ilaiyaraaja’s Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan in the film

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Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has taken legal action against the Malayalam hit Manjummel Boys producers for using his iconic song Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan from the Kamal Haasan-starrer Gunaa in their film. The producers, however, have countered, stating that they legally acquired the rights to use this hit song in their movie. (Also Read: Ilaiyaraaja issues legal notice to Manjummel Boys team: ‘Remove the song Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan or…’) Ilaiyaraaja is miffed from the usage of his song from Gunaa in Manjummel Boys. ‘We bought the rights’ The producers of Manjummel Boys told The News Minute that they had not yet received the legal notice sent by Ilaiyaraaja. But they clarified that they bought the rights for the song from two music companies. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Shawn Anthony, one of the film’s producers, told them, “One of the companies holds the rights for the Telugu version, and the other for the remaining languages. We got rights from Pyramid and Sreedevi …

Sibi Malayil Reveals Reasons for Backing Out Of Kamal Haasan’s Gunaa

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Sibi Malayil Reveals Reasons for Backing Out Of Kamal Haasan’s Gunaa(Photo Credit –Wikipedia/IMDb) In a recent interview with the New Indian Express, veteran filmmaker Sibi Malayil opened up about his failed collaboration with Kamal Haasan for his Tamil debut in ‘Gunaa.’ Despite the renewed interest in Kamal’s film, particularly referenced in the recent Malayalam hit ‘Manjummel Boys,’ Sibi shared insights into why he ultimately decided to pass on the opportunity to direct the project. Sibi discussed their failed collaboration from the 90s, initially planned as a Tamil movie produced by Raj Kamal Films International’s manager DNS. The concept focused on a commercial film about the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka. Still, Kamal dropped the idea due to its controversial nature, exacerbated by Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. Following this, the duo commenced planning for “Gunaa.” However, Sibi Malayil was preoccupied with his film “Bharatham,” starring Mohanlal in the lead role. Sibi elaborated, stating Kamal expressed interest in portraying a slightly eccentric character, which prompted us to develop the concept of Gunaa. Sibi enlisted the …

Tamil fans demand re-release of Gunaa post Manjummel Boys success

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Majummel Boys begins with an ode to Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan’s 1991 film Gunaa featuring the superhit Ilaiyaraaja song Kanmani Anbodu Kadalan… and images of Kamal and Roshini. This Malayalam movie directed by Chidamabaram is a survival drama and has been shot in Guna caves where the Kamal Haasan film was shot more than two decades back. Today, Manjummel Boys is inching towards the ₹25 crore mark at the box office in Tamil Nadu which is a remarkable feat for a Malayalam film. And now, the Tamil audience is clamoring for a re-release of Gunaa in theatres showing that nostalgia is powerful indeed. (Also read: Malayalam cinema rules 2024: Premalu, Bramayugam, Manjummel Boys draw audience back to theatres) Kamal Haasan played the lead in Gunaa. Round 2 for Gunaa? Ask trade analyst Ramesh Bala about the desire for Gunaa’s re-release and he explains, “Gunaa was released in 1991 and as with most Kamal Haaasan movies, it was considered ahead of its time. The success of Manjummel Boys also brings the nostalgic factor of Gunaa. As re-releases …