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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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 , who had previously praised Kamal's performances, especially in films like 'Virumaandi' and 'Apoorva Sagodharargal'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kamal on Nani's compliment While 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 reaction The 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 . The film stars Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in lead roles, with a strong supporting cast including , 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.


Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘If I take his name itself, it would be…': Kamal Haasan drops huge praise for Nani with latter's reaction saying it all
Kamal Haasan is eagerly gearing up for the release of his film Thug Life, slated to hit the big screens on June 5, 2025. Ahead of its release, the actor was seen in an interview where he reacted to Nani analyzing his performances, especially from Virumaandi. In his conversation with Sudhir Srinivasan on YouTube, the legendary actor was asked about his reaction to Nani's admiration. Responding to the same, 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.' While the anchor himself was having doubts about what Kamal Haasan said, Nani was quick to respond and expressed his admiration for the veteran actor once again. In a short note on social media, the HIT 3 actor said, 'Podhum sir. Podhum,' which, when translated from Tamil, means, 'This is enough for me, sir. Enough.' Nani reacts to Kamal Haasan's acknowledgement For those unaware, in an early interview with the same host on YouTube, Nani was seen speaking admiringly about Kamal Haasan's early works. Highlighting how he always considers the veteran actor to be an inspiration for him, Nani spoke highly about a couple of scenes from films like Virumaandi and Apoorva Sagodharargal. Moving ahead, Kamal Haasan is soon set to storm the theaters with his gangster actioner venture Thug Life. The movie, directed by Mani Ratnam, features the story of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, a Yakuza-like gangster who adopts a young boy, Amaran, and raises him as his own. Cut to present-day, the ageing gangster is presumed to be dead, with his foster son heading the business. However, the man is set to make a return from his grave with suspicions leading to Amaran as the conspirator for wanting him dead. What follows is the story of vengeance between father and son, making it a battle of death. With Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in lead roles, the movie features Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, and more in key supporting roles. On the other hand, Nani is next set to appear in a gritty action film titled The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and slated for release on March 26, 2026.