Chennai, Jan 30: Producer-director-actor Kamal Haasan at last opened up on the problems he faced in the making and the release of his magnum opus 'Viswaroopam'.
Talking to the media after the ban imposed by the Jayalalitha government of Tamilnadu was lifted by the high court, he said he became a victim of a political game. Reports earlier suggested that Chief Minister Jayalalita had an axe to grind against Kamal Haasan and stage-managed Muslim opposition for the film and slapped the ban. Several people who saw the other versions of the film in other areas said that there were no objectionable scenes in the film. The ban slapped on a film screened by the censor board was unconstitutional, argued Kamal's lawyers in the high court. Even super star Rajinikant appealed to his Muslim fans and Muslim groups to talk to Kamal and resolve the issue. He said he has been a friend of Kamal for the past 40 years and vouched that he would never do any thing to hurt the sentiments of Muslims or any other community.
Kamal said he had great faith in secularism and would do nothing to hurt the sentiments of Muslims or any other sections. Stating that he had sold all his properties to produce the film, Kamal said he was still ready to withdraw the film if it was proved that it would harm the integrity of the country.
Stating that he became a victim of a political game, he said he did not understand why there were so many hurdles for the release of his film.
Kamal initially faced problems with the exhibitors. He wanted to release the film on DTH platform a day before its release. After exhibitors threatened to stop release of the film, Kamal dropped the idea and paved the way for the film's release. Meanwhile some Muslim organizations objected to the film and Jayalalitha quickly slapped a ban on it. The film is being successfully screened in Andhra Pradesh and overseas. But ban in Tamilnadu would mean that Kamal would lose Rs. 30 crore, said trade sources.
Though the high court of Madras lifted the ban, the TN government is keen on fighting against the court's judgment. The government challenged the high court's order on Wednesday before a division bench.
Kamal Haasan said if the ban on "Vishwaroopam" is not lifted, he might have to look out for a "secular state" and that can be out of the country.
"I have lost all my property for the film, so I have nothing to lose, but choose now. If the judgment is not favourable for me, I have to look out for a secular state abroad. We will get away from this place but will have lot of good memories," the 58-year-old told reporters at a press conference here.
"If there is no secular state in India, I would go overseas. I think Tamil Nadu wants me out. What would change is my passport; I would still be an Indian. I have pledged all my property for the film. I have lost my house because of delay in release," he added.
The Madras High Court Tuesday ruled in favour of "Vishwaroopam" and lifted the ban by the state government. It, however, said the administrative step was to be taken by the government. The actor says he still has to see the effect in theatres - the film has to run.
"The fact is that I have yet to get interim relief as some of my friends have reported in press. The film shows are stopped again and the police have sent away fans, asking for court order copy. I have been thrashed in a political game, monetary loss is not important," Haasan added.
The mega-budget film was due to release Jan 25, but the Tamil Nadu government banned the film following fears of law and order situation. The ban was further extended to Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
"I m yet to get interim relief. I have great faith in the secularism. I sold all my property for the film. I am ready for stop if it is proved that I damaged the integrity of the country. I don’t know why in Hyderabad also I faced so many troubles . I will bear any loss if it is proved that my film would cause damage to the country's integrity I will wage a legal war" he said
Talking to the media after the ban imposed by the Jayalalitha government of Tamilnadu was lifted by the high court, he said he became a victim of a political game. Reports earlier suggested that Chief Minister Jayalalita had an axe to grind against Kamal Haasan and stage-managed Muslim opposition for the film and slapped the ban. Several people who saw the other versions of the film in other areas said that there were no objectionable scenes in the film. The ban slapped on a film screened by the censor board was unconstitutional, argued Kamal's lawyers in the high court. Even super star Rajinikant appealed to his Muslim fans and Muslim groups to talk to Kamal and resolve the issue. He said he has been a friend of Kamal for the past 40 years and vouched that he would never do any thing to hurt the sentiments of Muslims or any other community.
Kamal said he had great faith in secularism and would do nothing to hurt the sentiments of Muslims or any other sections. Stating that he had sold all his properties to produce the film, Kamal said he was still ready to withdraw the film if it was proved that it would harm the integrity of the country.
Stating that he became a victim of a political game, he said he did not understand why there were so many hurdles for the release of his film.
Kamal initially faced problems with the exhibitors. He wanted to release the film on DTH platform a day before its release. After exhibitors threatened to stop release of the film, Kamal dropped the idea and paved the way for the film's release. Meanwhile some Muslim organizations objected to the film and Jayalalitha quickly slapped a ban on it. The film is being successfully screened in Andhra Pradesh and overseas. But ban in Tamilnadu would mean that Kamal would lose Rs. 30 crore, said trade sources.
Though the high court of Madras lifted the ban, the TN government is keen on fighting against the court's judgment. The government challenged the high court's order on Wednesday before a division bench.
Kamal Haasan said if the ban on "Vishwaroopam" is not lifted, he might have to look out for a "secular state" and that can be out of the country.
"I have lost all my property for the film, so I have nothing to lose, but choose now. If the judgment is not favourable for me, I have to look out for a secular state abroad. We will get away from this place but will have lot of good memories," the 58-year-old told reporters at a press conference here.
"If there is no secular state in India, I would go overseas. I think Tamil Nadu wants me out. What would change is my passport; I would still be an Indian. I have pledged all my property for the film. I have lost my house because of delay in release," he added.
The Madras High Court Tuesday ruled in favour of "Vishwaroopam" and lifted the ban by the state government. It, however, said the administrative step was to be taken by the government. The actor says he still has to see the effect in theatres - the film has to run.
"The fact is that I have yet to get interim relief as some of my friends have reported in press. The film shows are stopped again and the police have sent away fans, asking for court order copy. I have been thrashed in a political game, monetary loss is not important," Haasan added.
The mega-budget film was due to release Jan 25, but the Tamil Nadu government banned the film following fears of law and order situation. The ban was further extended to Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
"I m yet to get interim relief. I have great faith in the secularism. I sold all my property for the film. I am ready for stop if it is proved that I damaged the integrity of the country. I don’t know why in Hyderabad also I faced so many troubles . I will bear any loss if it is proved that my film would cause damage to the country's integrity I will wage a legal war" he said
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