Kamal Haasan praises Joju George, says he feels envious of his acting

Universal star Kamal Haasan made notable remarks during the grand audio launch of his upcoming film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. The event was held in Chennai and featured key members of the film's cast and crew. While speaking at the occasion, Kamal Haasan praised Malayalam actor Joju George, who plays a pivotal role in the film, making a comment that drew attention and emotion alike.

Addressing the gathering, Kamal Haasan said, “Whenever actors attempt something new, I see them as competition. But in the case of Joju George, I feel envious. He acts so brilliantly. Regardless, it is my responsibility to welcome and support such artists.” Joju George was visibly moved by the unexpected praise and was seen shedding tears on stage.

Kamal Haasan expressed complete confidence in Thug Life, stating, “We have created a remarkable film. I am confident that audiences will embrace it. We have sold only the satellite and OTT rights to external parties. We are handling the distribution ourselves. If audiences support this film, we aim to bring many more quality films through our production house.”

During the event, Kamal Haasan also touched upon his political journey. “I did not enter politics with the ambition of becoming Chief Minister. I stepped into politics with the intention of serving the people of Tamil Nadu. We are undertaking various initiatives for the public. We will gradually achieve our goals. I thank everyone who is walking this path with me. They are doing excellent work, and I am proud of them,” he stated.

Directing a remark towards actor Silambarasan, popularly known as Simbu, Kamal Haasan added, “You too must stand for your people. You need to work even harder to entertain them.”