Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate Kamal Haasan’s invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
“My heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend and artist, Mr Kamal Haasan, who has received an invitation to join the committee for the Oscar Awards, considered the pinnacle of recognition in the global film industry! This is a long-overdue acknowledgment of the profound impact you have had on the film industry, transcending language and national boundaries. May many more heights seek you out! (Sic – Translated from Tamil)” Stalin wrote.
உலக அளவில் திரைத்துறையின் உச்சபட்ச விருதாகக் கருதப்படும் ஆஸ்கர் விருதுக்கான குழுவில் இணைய அழைப்பினைப் பெற்றிருக்கும் அன்பு நண்பர் – கலைஞானி திரு. @ikamalhaasan அவர்களுக்கு என் வாழ்த்துகள்!
மொழி – தேச எல்லைகளைக் கடந்து திரைத்துறையினர் மீது தாங்கள் செலுத்திய பெரும் தாக்கத்துக்கான…
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 27, 2025
Haasan’s Gratitude and Reflections
Upon receiving Stalin’s message, Kamal Haasan expressed his deep appreciation. “If the invite from the Academy was a joy, then the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s congratulatory message has added to it,” he said, acknowledging the special bond he shares with the state’s leadership and its people.
Haasan’s career spans more than five decades, with landmark performances in films such as Nayakan, Moondram Pirai, Anbe Sivam and Virumaandi, among many others. His willingness to tackle taboo subjects, experiment with form and embrace socially relevant themes has earned him numerous national awards, including multiple National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. He has also represented India on international platforms, from Cannes to the Venice Film Festival, further cementing his role as an ambassador for Indian cinema.
A New Chapter in an Illustrious Journey
Joining the Academy gives Haasan a voice in the Oscars’ nomination and voting process an opportunity to help shape the awards that set global cinematic benchmarks. As the Academy continues to diversify its membership, the inclusion of stalwarts like Haasan signals a broader recognition of non-Western film traditions and storytellers. The Academy also underscores his versatility as an actor, director, writer and producer whose work has resonated far beyond Indian shores.
ஆஸ்கர் அமைப்பின் அழைப்பு ஒரு மகிழ்வென்றால் மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சர் அவர்களின் வாழ்த்துச் சொற்கள் மேலும் மகிழ்வு. மிக்க நன்றி. https://t.co/MKnQuIvh0e
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) June 28, 2025
The Academy extended invitations to 534 distinguished film professionals worldwide, recognising their outstanding contributions to cinema.
Haasan becomes only the second South Indian actor ever to receive this honour—the first was Suriya in 2022. This year’s intake also features a quartet of Indian film professionals: casting director Karan Mally, cinematographer Ranabir Das, costume designer Maxima Basu and documentary filmmaker Smriti Mundhra. Their inclusion mirrors the Academy’s ongoing drive to broaden its global footprint and recognise diverse perspectives.
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