Kamal Haasan’s subtle compliment for Nani wins hearts, Actor responds with ‘Podhum Sir’ |
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated film ‘Thug Life’, set to hit theaters on June 5, 2025. In a recent interview, Kamal Haasan responded warmly to the admiration expressed by popular actor Nani, who had previously praised Kamal’s performances, especially in films like ‘Virumaandi’ and ‘Apoorva Sagodharargal’.Kamal on Nani’s complimentWhile speaking with Sudhir Srinivasan on YouTube, when asked about Nani’s appreciation, Kamal Haasan said that just mentioning Nani’s name was enough of a thank you, confident that both Nani and the audience would understand the respect and gratitude behind his words.Kamal Haasan said, “If I take Nani’s name itself, it would be enough for him. I don’t even have to say ‘Thank you, Nani.’ I know he will understand what I mean from this, and the audience would too.”Nani’s heartfelt reactionThe exchange left the interviewer a bit puzzled, but Nani quickly responded on social media, expressing that Kamal’s words were more than enough for him. Nani on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Podhum sir. Podhum @ikamalhaasan”.Nani had earlier spoken about how Kamal Haasan’s work has been a major inspiration for him. He shared memorable scenes from Kamal’s films, emphasizing how the veteran’s acting and storytelling have influenced his own career.Turning to Kamal Haasan’s upcoming project, ‘Thug Life’ is a gangster action drama directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in lead roles, with a strong supporting cast including Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Joju George.Meanwhile, Nani after ‘HIT 3’ success is preparing for his next film, ‘The Paradise’, directed by Srikanth Odela. This gritty action movie is scheduled to release on March 26, 2026, and is expected to showcase Nani in a new, intense avatar.His film ‘HIT 3’ is currently streaming on Netflix.
