'Sandiyar' title row: Krishnasamy issues fresh warning to Kamal Haasan

Newsentertainmenttamilmovies'Sandiyar' title row: Krishnasamy issues fresh warning to Kamal Haasan, sets deadline 'Sandiyar' title row: Krishnasamy issues fresh warning to Kamal Haasan, sets deadline TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 14, 2026, 12:03 IST The title of Kamal Haasan's forthcoming movie 'Sandiyar' has created a new controversy, evoking a memory of an earlier one that happened more than two decades ago.

The film, directed by SU Arun Kumar, recently grabbed attention after its title announcement and first-look poster were released. However, the choice of title has not gone down well with New Tamilagam Party leader Krishnasamy, who has once again raised objections.

The issue has now taken a fresh turn, with the politician announcing his next course of action if the makers refuse to reconsider the title.Krishnasamy gives Kamal Haasan seven days to respond K. Krishnasamy has now given Kamal Haasan a one-week deadline to change the film's title.

As reported by Nakkheeran, speaking to reporters, he warned that protests would be organised if the actor and the production team failed to respond within the given time. "If Kamal Haasan does not change the title within a week, we will lay siege to the film's shooting locations, whether they are indoor studios or outdoor locations.

We have decided to continue the protest until the title is changed," he said. He also stated that his group was prepared to approach the Central Government over the issue after raising it with the Tamil Nadu Government and the Tamil Film Producers Council.Join conversation The controversy centres on the word 'Sandiyar' and the message featured on the film's promotional poster, which reads, 'Revenge can be settled only through blood.' Krishnasamy has argued that the title and tagline could create tensions between communities, particularly in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu.

He has repeatedly demanded that the makers change the title, claiming it could encourage social divisions. He had earlier warned that the film should not be made under the same name and made strong remarks against Kamal Haasan over the issue.Poll How likely is it that the title 'Sandiyar' could lead to tensions between communities?

The latest objection has revived memories of the 2003 controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's film 'Sandiyar.' At the time, strong opposition to the title led the makers to rename the project 'Virumaandi' before its release.

Krishnasamy had also opposed the original title back then. In the latest development, he has already approached Tamil Nadu Minister Raj Mohan and the Tamil Film Producers Council, seeking intervention. With the one-week deadline now announced, the dispute has added another challenge for the makers as they move forward with the Kamal Haasan-starrer.

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