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Vishwaroopam Latest Trailer ( 4.14 Minutes )
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The ₹95 crore budget film has earned ₹120 crore in just four days.
(₹120 crore= US$22million approximately)
By IBTimes Staff Reporter | February 13, 2013 7:24 PM IST
‘Vishwaroopam’ Box Office Collection: Kamal Haasan Starrer Solves Debt Threat, Crosses ₹100 Crore Mark
There were speculations that the 11-day ban on “Vishwaroopam” in Tamil Nadu would cost actor-producer Kamal Haasan between ₹30 and ₹50 crore but the box office collections have proven otherwise. It has solved the filmmaker’s debt worries by crossing ₹100 crore mark from domestic box office alone.
Kamal Haasan’s latest film, “Vishwaroopam”, which was dogged by controversies, was released in 600 theatres across Tamil Nadu on Thursday, raking in more than ₹5 crore on the opening day.
The 58-year-old actor told a television channel that he was once worried of getting into debt but that fear is gone after the superb collections at the box office. He however said that he will never be able to repay the debt to his fans for their love all these years.
Rahul Bose, who plays one of the lead roles in the film, had earlier said that “Vishwaroopam” had crossed ₹100 crore mark.
“Just received figures of the all India box office collections of Vishwaroopam. 120 crores and counting. Superb!” tweeted Rahul Bose. “Vishwaroopam’s the first film I’ve been a part of that’s made over 100 crores. Congratulatuions to the team and mr haasan especially!”
‘Vishwaroopam‘ Box Office Collection: Has Kamal Haasan Starre
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Free Malaysia Today
Vishwaroopam screening on Thursday
The Lotus Five Star Group will start screening the movie on Feb 28 but did not say how many cuts were made.
PETALING JAYA: Tamil film fans can finally watch Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam this week.
Lotus Five Star Group’s programming manager, P Gopal confirmed this to FMT today.
“A special screening will be held on Wednesday. The movie would be shown nationwide from Thursday (Feb 28) onwards,” he said.
Details on the special screening have not been confirmed yet but he said that the special screening was open to the public.
Gopal was however evasive when asked on the number of cuts in the movie.
“That has been reported in the media. Why ask about that now?” he said.
Vishwaroopam screening on Thursday
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Malay Mail
Home Ministry lifts suspension of ‘Vishwaroopam’
THE Home Ministry has allowed the screening of the controversial Tamil film “Vishwaroopam” from today.
Film Censorship Board (LPF) chairman Datuk Raja Azahar Raja Abdul Manap in a statement today said the green light was given after the movie distributor adhered to all the conditions set by the board including additional cuts on the film.
Home Ministry lifts suspension of ‘Vishwaroopam’
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Malaysiakini
| 1:59PM Feb 19, 2013 |
The Home Ministry has lifted the ban on Tamil blockbuster Vishwaroopam, a film that has been described as giving an unfavourable portrayal of Islam, after further cuts were made to it.
Film Censorship Board chairperson Raja Azahar Raja Abdul Manap has said in a statement today that the lifting of the ban will be taking effect from today onwards.
“Based on the views and opinions from all parties (involved), the ministry has agreed to allow Vishwaroopam to be screened in cinemas.
“Film distributors must fully abide with the condition that the further cuts decided by the board must be made,” said Raja Azahar.
Nod for film Vishwaroopam after further cuts
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NST
10 February 2013| last updated at 07:52PM
Kamal Hassan hopes Malaysia will lift ban on Vishwaroopam soon
Kamal Hassan hopes Malaysia will lift ban on Vishwaroopam soon
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The Times of India
Pirated CDs of Vishwaroopam seized
TNN | Feb 10, 2013, 03.43 AM IST
MADURAI: Two days after police raided VCD shops in Tuticorin and seized electronic items and pirated CDs of latest Tamil films, a man was held for selling pirated CDs of kamal Haasan’s latest controversial flick ‘Vishwaroopam’ on Saturday.
Based on a tip-off that pirated versions of Vishwaroopam was being sold at the shop, sleuths from Tuticorin central police station raided a music shop. However, police did not find the pirated CDs inside the shop. But when the team examined a motorcycle parked in front of the shop, they found CDs of the film hidden inside.
In a bid to escape police scrutiny, the shop owner Subramanian had hid the CDs in the motorcycle and was selling them. Police arrested Subramanian and seized the CDs and the two-wheeler.
Pirated CDs of Vishwaroopam seized – The Times of India
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Pirated CD sellers rough up police official in Kerala
By Indo Asian News Service | IANS India Private Limited – 16 hours ago
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9 (IANS) Sellers of pirated CDs Saturday roughed up a member of the joint police team from Kerala and Tamil Nadu during a raid here to seize fake CDs of Tamil blockbuster “Vishwaroopam”.
“After we had searched three shops in the Bheema Palli area, a group of people surrounded us, tore up the search warrant and then roughed me up,” Tulasidaran Nair, a Kerala Police official, said.
The team, however, confiscated 345 pirated CDs of “Vishwaroopam” from shops in the area, which is just a stone’s throw from the domestic terminal of the Thiruvananthapuram airport and has around 100 shops selling foreign goods, CDs and other fancy items.
Pirated CD sellers rough up police official in Kerala
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Sold at RM15 a copy at street corners….
Penang Kamal Haasan Fans Club president S Mahendran led a 20-minute protest outside the Penang Odeon cinema today
Free Malaysia Today
Pirated CDs of Vishwaroopam out
Puzzled fans are demanding that Home Minister Hishamuddin Hussein explain the continued ban on Vishwaroopam.
GEORGE TOWN: The banned Kamal Haasan blockbuster spy-thriller Vishwaroopam is allegedly now available as pirated CDs.
The uncensored and crystal clear version, which is being sold secretly at RM15, has however left diehard Kamal Haasan fans here livid.
They want want Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein to explain why the censored version of the movie was still being banned in cinema halls while pirated CDs were making its way into
Pirated CDs of Vishwaroopam out
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This was an earlier demonstration (on 1 February 2013)
Free Malaysia Today
Kamal fans want Vishwaroopam ban lifted
They want the ban lifted as it is against freedom of artistic expression.
GEORGE TOWN: A small group of Kamal Haasan fans held a peaceful demonstration here today calling on the Barisan Nasional government to lift the ban on the Indian movie Vishwaroopam.
Calling themselves the Penang Kamal Haasan Fans Club, they held a 20-minute protest outside the Veenai Odeon cinema hall .
The club president S Mahendran said the ban was against freedom of artistic expression.
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Meenakshi Mahadevan, CNN-IBN | Feb 08, 2013 at 06:16pm
‘Vishwaroopam’ releases in Tamil Nadu, Haasan says the pain was worth it
Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam was finally released in Tamil Nadu across 600 theatres. Our Correspondent caught up with the actor and got him talking about the reception the film is getting at the box office and also inviting the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to watch the film.
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Tamil Review: Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vishwaroopam’ is brilliant
Tamil Review: Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vishwaroopam’ is brilliant
You know the feeling when you have to wait until the end of the week to catch a movie. Somehow, all your friends seemed to have seen it and they think you will absolutely love it. We’ve been through this, but it has always been “just a movie”. Only this time, the wait has been far too long – longer than just the opening day and longer than the blockbuster weekend. Amidst all the drama, Vishwaroopam has made all of Tamil Nadu look forward to a court verdict and has come closest to stop people from succumbing to piracy. Having already lost a good portion of what’s at stake, Kamal Hassan’s so called “magnum-opus” is here.
After a couple of weeks packed with commotion, it can be understood why Kamal Hassan gave his everything to ‘Vishwaroopam’. The moment you set your eyes upon it, you know that it was worth the wait. It boasts a level of thought that raises the bar for even Kamal Hassan who is known for his dedication. The end product invariably is an action packed thriller that leaves behind most fundamental laws of Tamil cinema, and with all its disparity holds on to stay that way.
The production value behind Vishwaroopam is just stupendous. You haven’t seen spy films from India like this before, not in any age and as the plot pulsates between the backstory and the present, you are soon left unable to keep count of the sophistications. Kamal’s presence is benevolent across departments. His witty dialogues that possess crude and groovy meanings are plenty. Some of them, which survived the screening, are truly outrageous and impressive. Despite the gory nature of the screenplay, the film offers something for everyone (maybe except kids) and lets you dwell on a handful of little tales until the last frame. Shortly put, it’s brilliant.
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Free Malaysia Today
‘Vishwaroopam’ still in the can
Home Minister undecided on the fate of spy-thriller
PETALING JAYA: Spy-thriller “Vishwaroopam” remains in the can because the Home Ministry has yet to decide on the fate of the Kamal Hassan movie.
National Film Censorship Board’s (LPF) enforcement and control division secretary Razak Derahman said today that no decision has been made on the fate of the movie.
“The 16 ‘cuts’ were suggested by local film distributor, Lotus Five Star. The higher authorities here have yet to decide on the status of the movie,” said Razak.
The highest authority in this case would be Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein as the censorship board comes under the ambit of the Home Ministry.
‘Vishwaroopam’ still in the can
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Free Malaysia Today
‘Vishwaroopam’ to screen with 16 ‘cuts’
Former MIC vice-president S Veerasingam urged Hindus to be calm saying the Indian Muslim community had not demanded a ban of the movie.
KUALA LUMPUR: Controversial Tamil movie “Vishwaroopam”, directed and produced by famous Indian actor Kamal Hassan, is poised for release in Malaysia soon.
The decision to air the movie was made after a meeting between distributors Lotus Five Star Sdn Bhd, representatives from a coalition of 60 Indian-Muslim NGOs and MIC officials today.
The meeting agreed to mute 16 scenes in the three-hour movie. Prior to the ban, the movie had nine scenes muted.
The ban came about after some Indian Muslims staged a protest against “Vishwaroopam” for having scenes offensive to Muslims.
‘Vishwaroopam’ to screen with 16 ‘cuts’
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Chennai, February 3, 2013
Vishwaroopam ban lifted
A day after an accord was reached between actor Kamal Haasan and Muslim organisations, the authorities on Sunday ordered lifting of the ban on screening the Tamil film, Vishwaroopam, in Tamil Nadu.
In Chennai, the ban, imposed under Section 144 of the Cr. PC, was lifted by Police Commissioner S. George, while in other parts of the State, it was left to Collectors to do so.
Mr. George told The Hindu that “we have assessed the situation. As the two parties have arrived at an understanding, we are sure that there will not be any agitation. Hence we have revoked the ban.”
The Hindu : States / Tamil Nadu : ‘Vishwaroopam’ ban lifted
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Vishwaroopam
| Vishwaroopam | |
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 Theatrical poster |
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| Directed by | Kamal Haasan |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Kamal Haasan Atul Tiwari |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Pooja Kumar Andrea Jeremiah Rahul Bose Jaideep Ahlawat |
| Music by | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| Cinematography | Sanu Varghese |
| Editing by | Mahesh Narayanan |
| Studio | Raaj Kamal Films International |
| Distributed by | PVP Films Balaji Motion Pictures |
| Release date(s) |
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| Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil Hindi |
| Budget |  95 crore (US$17.29 million) |
Vishwaroopam is a 2013 Indian Tamil spy thriller film written, directed and co-produced by Kamal Haasan who also enacts the lead role. The film has Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Andrea Jeremiah and Jaideep Ahlawat in supporting roles. Produced simultaneously in Hindi as Vishwaroop, the film features soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics by Vairamuthu and Haasan himself while Javed Akhtar translated them for the Hindi version.
The film released worldwide, excluding Tamil Nadu, on 25 January 2013 while the Hindi version was released on 1 February 2013. Legal controversies regarding the film’s portrayal of Islamism arouse as several Muslim extremist groups protested the film’s release in Tamil Nadu, resulting in an official ban being imposed on the film in the state for 15 days by the Madras High Court. The ban resulted in similar decisions being made in Sri Lanka and Malaysia while release was delayed in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka. Despite the fragmented release, Vishwaroopam garnered generally favourable reviews from critics, most of whom had downplayed claims of the film being anti-Muslim. Heeding to the requests of Muslim extremist groups, scenes perceived as controversial were removed, allowing the film for release on 7 February 2013 in Tamil Nadu.
Vishwaroopam – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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