Actor Kamal Haasan, 70, wrote in a note to his fans on X on Monday that they feel grateful to be honored with such a beloved title as Ulaganayagan but should still be addressed by his given name; he has respectfully rejected all such titles and prefixes, calling himself a student of cinema and art.
Kamal moved by titles given to him
Kamal wrote, “Vanakkam, I have always felt a deep sense of gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles such as Ulaganayagan, among others. Such accolades, given by the people and recognized by esteemed colleagues and admirers, have always been humbling, and I’ve been genuinely moved by your love in conferring it upon me.”
Actor calls himself a student
“The art of cinema transcends beyond any one individual and I am but a student of the craft, forever hoping to evolve, learn, and grow. Cinema, like any other form of creative expression, belongs to all. It is the collaboration of countless artists, technicians, and audience who make it what it is — a true reflection of humanity’s diverse, rich, and ever-evolving stories,” he added.
Kamal declines all titles
“It is my humble belief that the artist must not be elevated above the art. I prefer to remain grounded, constantly aware of my imperfections and my duty to improve. Hence, after considerable reflection, I feel compelled to respectfully decline all such titles or prefixes,” Kamal continued.
Actor has a request for fans
“I humbly request that all my fans, the media, members of the film fraternity, party cadre and fellow Indians, to here on after, refer to me simply as Kamal Haasan or Kamal or KH. Thank you again for your gestures of kindness over the years. Please know that this decision comes from a place of humility and a desire to remain true to my roots and purpose, to always be one among all of us—the lovers of this beautiful artform,” he concluded his note.
About Kamal’s upcoming film
Fans will see Kamal in Thug Life releasing in theaters on June 5, 2025. This film is being considered a gangster drama.Thug Life is directed by Mani Ratnam and co-produced by Raj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies. The film also stars Abhirami, Jayam Ravi, Silambarasan TR, Trisha, and Nassar. The music of the film has been composed by AR Rahman.
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