This is enough, sir: Kamal Haasan's name-drop makes Nani's day
Actor Kamal Haasan, who has been touring different cities for the promotions of his upcoming film, 'Thug Life', complimented actor Nani for his attention to detail. Nani, a self-proclaimed fan of Kamal Haasan, talked about a scene from 'Virumaandi' in an interview, which went viral. Haasan noticed the viral video and complimented him, which made Nani's day.In an interview with YouTuber Sudhir Srinivasan, the 'Vikram' actor opened up about Nani's admiration for him and his work. Nani, watched the clip and posted a cute message on X.advertisementDuring the interview, Haasan was asked about how he feels when colleagues and fans decode and notice his certain actions in his films. He quickly interrupted and asked, "It's what Nani said, right? That's how cinema should be."
Continuing further, he said, "I could thank him. But, even if I take Nani's name, 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 watched the clip of Kamal Haasan taking his name and expressed his happiness. He wrote in Tamil, "Podhum sir. Podhum (red heart emoji) (sic)," tagging Kamal Haasan on X. His post is loosely translated in English as saying, "This is enough sir. Enough."
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Telugu actor Nani, in several interviews, spoke about his admiration for Kamal Haasan. He has even pointed out many particular scenes from his hit films, including 'Virumaandi', to express his love for Kamal Haasan's craft. Now that his admiration has caught the legend's attention, it has certainly turned into a special moment for Nani.On the work front, Kamal Haasan will be seen next in 'Thug Life', which will release on June 5. Nani is currently working on 'The Paradise', which will release in 2026.Tune InTrending Reel
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