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Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Trisha calls Kamal Haasan her mentor: ‘I feel like I grew up with Mani Ratnam'
Actor Trisha Krishnan has opened about her experience with superstar Kamal Haasan, actor Silambarasan TR and director Mani Ratnam in their upcoming movie Thug Life. The actor has revealed that working on the sets of Thug Life felt like a 'safe space' in a new interview. Trisha, who was last seen in Good Bad Ugly, collaborated with Kamal for the 2010 romantic comedy Manmadhan Ambu and then later in Thoongaa Vanam, which was released in 2015. The actor has also worked with Silambarasan TR in the hit romantic film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, which was released in 2010. The two actors also starred together in the 2003 film Alai. In an interview with India Today, Trisha said, "I have known Simbu and Kamal sir for several years now, and it was quite easy for me. In my film career, Kamal sir has been a mentor to me. Simbu and I have done two films, and we have known each other for a long time. When I entered the film set, it felt like a safe space for me. I have built a comfort level with everyone, even with Mani sir." The 42-year-old star has also worked with director Mani Ratnam in Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2. She said that working with Mani almost felt like she grew up with him. "Doing Ponniyin Selvan after doing Aayutha Ezhuthu helped me understand Mani sir more. I feel like I grew up with him. I was trained by the best. Working with someone repeatedly helps you form a bond or understand each other better. He now knows what and how to extract from me. I have comfort with him. You are both in sync than you have before," she added. Thug Life stars Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Sanya Malhotra, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf and Baburaj. It will be released in theatres on June 5.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Trisha calls Thug Life sets ‘a safe space', says Kamal Haasan is her mentor: ‘I feel like I grew up with Mani Ratnam'
Trisha Krishnan found it extremely comfortable to work on the sets of Thug Life, thanks to her past associations with co-stars Silambarasan aka Simbu, Kamal Haasan, and director Mani Ratnam. While she previously worked with Kamal Haasan in Manmadhan Ambu and Thoonga Vanam, she has also shared the screen with Simbu in the romantic dramas Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and Alai. Trisha has been a frequent collaborator with Mani Ratnam as well, having worked with him in Aayutha Ezhuthu and the two-part epic Ponniyin Selvan. In a recent interaction with India Today, Trisha shared that her prior collaborations with the cast made her feel right at home on the Thug Life sets. 'I have known Simbu and Kamal sir for several years now, and it was quite easy for me. In my film career, Kamal sir has been a mentor to me. Simbu and I have done two films, and we have known each other for a long time. When I entered the film set, it felt like a safe space for me. I have built a comfort level with everyone, even with Mani sir,' she said. Talking about how Mani Ratnam mentored her and how their frequent collaboration have helped her understand him better, she said, 'It's the comfort that I have with Mani sir and others on the set. Doing Ponniyin Selvan after doing Aayutha Ezhuthu helped me understand Mani sir more. I feel like I grew up with him. I was trained by the best. Working with someone repeatedly helps you form a bond or understand each other better. He now knows what and how to extract from me. I have the comfort with him. You are both in sync than you have before.' Thug Life marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan with Kamal Haasan after a gap of 38 years. They last worked together in Nayakan (1987). The film also stars Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in pivotal roles.
India.com
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Filth Lies In Your Mind: Kamal Haasan's ‘Banana' Joke On Trisha Krishnan Divides The Internet
New Delhi: South Indian movie superstars Kamal Haasan and Trisha Krishnan are promoting their much-anticipated film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. Recently, during a promotional event for the film, Kamal Haasan made a joke about the actress that didn't sit well with many on the internet. The veteran actor was criticised online for his remark during a lighthearted exchange when Trisha was asked about her favourite dish. 'I like eating them all, but I like boiled banana more. What's it called?' she said, referring to a dish known as pazham pori, a type of banana fritter. To that, Kamal Haasan replied, 'She doesn't know the name but likes putting it in her mouth.' The actress laughed the comment off while Kamal patted her knee to indicate it was a joke. A video of the moment went viral with the caption: "Imagine the outrage if any Telugu senior hero passed the same comment. Disgusting!!" Imagine the outrage if any Telugu senior hero passed the same comment. Disgusting!! — Aakashavaani (@TheAakashavaani) April 21, 2025 How Did the Internet React? The internet was divided in its response—some criticised the actor's comment, while others defended him, insisting there was nothing inappropriate about it. 'Eww eww eww,' one user wrote. Others defended the actor, saying: 'It's not Kamal, but the corrupted minds of people.' Another commented: 'Nothing double meaning here… Trisha forgot the name of the food she likes, and Kamal replied that she eats it but doesn't know the name. That's it.' A third added: 'This is a very jovial dialogue usually used in most Tamil households by moms and dads. Nothing disgusting in this.' Another user echoed this sentiment: 'The filth lies in the mind looking for dirt. @ikamalhaasan quipped, as he has many times, about fellow actors' Tamil. Nothing offensive. They even spoke about her Tamil in a Manmadhan Ambu scene. @trishtrashers had credited him for giving her confidence to dub in Tamil.' Thug Life stars Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Abhirami, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, and Vaiyapuri. The film is set to hit theatres on June 5.
