Kamal Haasan meets friend Rajinikanth ahead of Rajya Sabha oath taking ceremony
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Kamal Haasan was elected unapposed as a Rajya Sabha member with the support of the DMK-led alliance in June.A press statement from his political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), read, "We are pleased to inform you that Kamal Haasan will take the oath of office and assume his duties in Parliament on July 25."On the work front, Kamal Haasan was last seen in director Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life'. The film received a lukewarm response at the box office and mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. The actor has a couple of projects lined up at different stages of production.His upcoming film will be an action film with stunt choreographer-turned-director duo, Anbariv (Anbu and Arivu).- EndsMust Watch
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