Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Kamal Haasan Urges PM Modi for Keeladi Site Recognition
Actor Kamal Haasan, now a Rajya Sabha MP, recently met with Prime Minister Modi to discuss Keeladi, an ancient site near Madurai.
He wants the government to officially recognize Keeladi's importance, hoping to share the history of Tamil civilization with the world.
Haasan gifted the PM a Keeladi-themed item.
This meeting occurred after his recent oath taking.
There are tensions between the central government and the Tamil Nadu government regarding the site.
The actor is representing the Tamil people to push for recognition and showcase their culture.
Keeladi is considered an ancient site dating back to the Sangam era.
Kamal Haasan met PM Modi to advocate for the recognition of Keeladi's antiquity.
Haasan, recently sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP, presented a memento themed around Keeladi.
The meeting focused on showcasing Tamil civilization to the world.
Keeladi village is situated near Madurai and considered an ancient site from the Sangam era.
The meeting comes amid existing tensions between the Centre and the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government over Keeladi.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Kamal Haasan discussed the recognition of the Keeladi archaeological site with Prime Minister Modi.
- When
- The meeting occurred recently, after Kamal Haasan became a Rajya Sabha MP.
- Where
- The meeting took place in Delhi.
- Why
- To expedite the recognition of the Keeladi site's antiquity and showcase Tamil civilization.
Centre (BJP/ASI)
DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and Critics
Keeladi Site Recognition
Centre (BJP/ASI)
Unknown
DMK-led Tamil Nadu government and Critics
Unknown
- Attendees
- Kamal Haasan, Narendra Modi
- Main Topic
- Keeladi Archaeological Site
- Event
- Meeting between Kamal Haasan and PM Modi
- Haasan's Role
- Rajya Sabha MP, advocate for Tamil culture
- Location of Keeladi
- 12km from Madurai
