Veteran actor Kamal Haasan is all set to bring his iconic film Indian 2 aka Hindustani 2 to cinemas worldwide on July 12, 2024. In an exclusive Pinkvilla Masterclass, the actor was asked if he would do a full-fledged Hindi film once again like his classic films Chachi 420, Ek Duje Ke Liye and others.
In response Kamal Haasan said, “I am trying to convince Mr. Mani Ratnam to do the same for Thug Life. We are halfway through the film but I think I can convince him. If that happens, it will be a unique experiment where halfway through the film we decide to make it in another language. Let’s see, I can’t speak without his support.”
Kamal Haasan highlights new films in India
Kamal Haasan further adds, “I think now the whole country is becoming one thanks to telecom and OTT. So now language is not a big problem and cinema has its own language. You can no longer divide cinema into 22 parts, it is all one part and you will understand that this is why Chaplin works for a boy from Paramakudi.”
Watch the full Pinkvilla Masterclass with Kamal Haasan:
More info on Thug Life
Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead, is directed by Mani Ratnam, marking their second collaboration after the classic film Nayakan. The upcoming gangster action film is co-written by Haasan and Ratnam and features an ensemble cast including Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami Gopikumar, Nassar, Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi.
Apart from this, the makers have also roped in Bollywood actors Sanya Malhotra, Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi to play pivotal roles in the film.
The film is currently under production and has music by A.R. Rahman. This is Rahman’s third film with Haasan in the last few years.
About Indian 2
Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead, is a sequel to his 1996 cult classic film Indian, directed by Shankar. The upcoming film sees Haasan playing the role of Senapathy, a veteran freedom fighter who also works as a vigilante to combat corruption in India.
Bankrolled by Lyca Productions, the film stars Siddharth, SJ Suryah, Rakul Preet Singh, Bobby Simha, Vivekh, Priya Bhavani Shankar and several others in lead roles.
