Kamal Haasan’s ₹49 crore debt revealed; Rajya Sabha entry confirmed, ‘Thug Life’ struggles

Veteran actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party founder Kamal Haasan has officially filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. As part of the process, he submitted a detailed affidavit disclosing his assets and liabilities. As per Filmi Beat, the declaration revealed that the actor-turned-politician currently has liabilities amounting to ₹49 crore, drawing public attention. Kamal also mentioned that he holds four commercial buildings in Chennai, including two in Alwarpet and one each in Uthandi and Sholinganallur. He owns agricultural land in Vilpatti, Dindigul valued at ₹22.24 crore and has ₹2.6 lakh in cash.From child prodigy to cinema iconKnown for his extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema over the last six decades, Kamal Haasan began his career as a child actor in 'Kalathur Kannamma' and has since starred in iconic films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. Regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most versatile performers, he has received numerous accolades and remains a towering figure in the industry. While acting was his sole focus for years, Kamal stepped into politics in 2018 with the formation of MNM, contesting the 2019 general and 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.After political setbacks, Kamal Haasan secures a Rajya Sabha seatAfter a series of electoral setbacks, Kamal Haasan allied with the DMK in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and secured a Rajya Sabha seat for his party. As the election for the upper house nears on June 19, his nomination and financial disclosures have put him back in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Kamal continues to remain active in cinema and politics, bridging both worlds with ease.‘Thug Life’ showcases Kamal Haasan’s cinematic power and resilienceHis latest film 'Thug Life,' released on June 5, marks a major comeback. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the film also stars Silambarasan, Trisha, and others. However, the film ran into controversy in Karnataka following Kamal Haasan’s remarks on the Kannada language. Standing firm, he refused to apologize for a misinterpretation, leading to the film’s Karnataka release being withheld.