Kamal Haasan, a distinguished icon of Indian cinema, has recently marked an impressive 65 years in the Tamil film industry, also known as Kollywood. Haasan’s illustrious career began on August 12, 1959, with his role as a child artist in the film Kalathur Kannamma. Over the decades, he has expanded his expertise beyond acting to include directing, producing, singing, composing, writing, lyric writing, and screenwriting.
In celebration of this milestone, the makers of the upcoming film Thug Life have shared a new behind-the-scenes photograph from the movie’s set. The image has quickly gained traction on social media, accompanied by a tribute that reads, “65 years ago, the world witnessed the arrival of a future cinematic colossus. With his baby steps in cinema growing into giant strides over the decades, @ikamalhaasan continues to expand the artistic boundaries of Indian cinema with his unrelenting pursuit of artistic excellence. Congratulations, dear Kamal Sir!”
Directed by Mani Ratnam, Thug Life is the second collaboration between Haasan and Ratnam following their iconic film Nayakan. The movie boasts a star-studded cast including Kamal Haasan, Simbu, Trisha, Ashok Selvan, Nassar, Abhirami, Joju George, Gautham Karthik, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sanya Malhotra, Pankaj Tripathi, and Ali Fazal, with music composed by AR Rahman.
Haasan’s impact on cinema extends beyond Kollywood, with notable contributions across Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Bengali films. His commitment to the craft has made him a mentor to many industry stalwarts. He was a pioneer in introducing screenplay writing software with his film Thevar Magan, setting a benchmark for technological advancements in Indian cinema. Haasan has also been instrumental in bringing innovations like prosthetic makeup, digital filming formats, and live sound recording systems to the Tamil film industry.
Through his dedication and visionary approach, Kamal Haasan has played a vital role in elevating Kollywood to international acclaim, inspiring generations of filmmakers and actors, and solidifying his status as a true legend of Indian cinema.
