FICCI Appoints Kamal Haasan to Head Media and Entertainment Committee South

Indian Film Legend Kamal Haasan To Head FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee South

At the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) Media & Entertainment Business Conclave South Connect 2025 in Chennai, Indian screen legend Kamal Haasan was announced as the head of the organization's Media and Entertainment Committee South.

The two-day conference, inaugurated by Haasan alongside actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, highlights the growing global impact of South Indian entertainment.

Stalin unveiled ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art film city in Chennai, spanning 152 acres. This facility will boast virtual production technologies, VFX studios, LED walls, and a five-star hotel. Additionally, the revival of a dormant land lease initiative from 2010 will enable the construction of residential complexes for film industry professionals on a 90-acre plot.

Haasan emphasized the need for regulatory frameworks that foster emerging technologies rather than hindering them. He also urged the Deputy CM to reconsider and reform the state entertainment tax on cinema.

JioStar Entertainment CEO Kevin Vaz, who chairs FICCI's Media and Entertainment Committee, highlighted the transformation of South India from a regional player to a global force, citing the success of recent box office hits such as "RRR" and "K.G.F: Chapter 2."

The conclave covers various sectors including television, streaming, gaming, animation, and VFX. A dedicated "PlayNext" segment focuses specifically on gaming and e-sports. Industry leaders in attendance include Meta's India head Sandhya Devanathan and Warner Bros. Discovery's South Asia chief Arjun Nohwar.

The event will take place on February 21-22, 2023.

Vera Brandes: The Woman Behind Keith Jarrett's 'Köln Concert'

In 1975, Vera Brandes organized a concert for Keith Jarrett that became "The Köln Concert," the best-selling solo jazz album ever. Half a century later, "Köln 75" documents the woman behind this monumental moment, as well as her struggle for recognition in the shadow of Jarrett's reluctance to revisit this iconic performance.

Published on: February 15, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

Marty and Bobbi Perform Kendrick Lamar and Other Hits in 'SNL50' Medley

The Culps perform a medley of today's hits on "SNL50," including Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," Charli XCX's "Brat," and Sam Smith and Kim Petras' "Unholy."

Published on: February 15, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

The Forgotten Realms

Netflix is developing a live-action "Dungeons & Dragons" TV series titled "The Forgotten Realms," with Drew Crevello as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. The series, based on the famous "DnD" campaign setting, was previously in development at Paramount+ but did not move forward.

Published on: February 14, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù Lands Leading Role in Akinola Davies' 'My Father's Shadow'

Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù to Star in Akinola Davies' 'My Father's Shadow'

Published on: February 11, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC

John Oliver to Jon Stewart: Welcome to America's 'Monarchy Era'

On "The Daily Show," John Oliver returns to gloat about Trump ushering in America's "monarchy era" with his unprecedented executive authority.

Published on: February 11, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

FICCI Appoints Kamal Haasan to Head Media and Entertainment Committee South

Related Posts

Vera Brandes: The Woman Behind Keith Jarrett's 'Köln Concert'

Marty and Bobbi Perform Kendrick Lamar and Other Hits in 'SNL50' Medley

The Forgotten Realms

Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù Lands Leading Role in Akinola Davies' 'My Father's Shadow'

John Oliver to Jon Stewart: Welcome to America's 'Monarchy Era'

Categories

Tags

Hot Posts