Kamal Haasan tells people, fans to not address him as ‘Ulaganayagan’

Asserting that cinema is bigger than any individual and that he remained a student, renowned actor Kamal Haasan on Monday announced his decision to renounce titles such as ‘Ulaganayagan’ (universal hero) bestowed on him and said he may be addressed by his name, or simply KH Haasan, also the president of Makkal Needhi Maiam, a party he founded in 2018, said he had always felt a deep sense of gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles. "Such accolades, given by the people and recognised by esteemed colleagues and admirers, has always been humbling and I have been genuinely moved by your love in conferring it upon me," the actor said in a statement. Other titles bestowed on Haasan in the past include ‘Kalaignani,’ which means a genius in the arts.

Also, several admirers address him as ‘Sagalakala vallavan,’ to praise him for his astonishing versatility. MNM cadres hail him as ‘Nammavar,’ which means ‘our man.’ உங்கள் நான், கமல் ஹாசன்.

pic.twitter.com/OpJrnYS9g2 “The art of cinema transcends beyond any one individual and I am but a student of the craft, forever hoping to evolve, learn and grow.

Cinema, like any other form of creative expression, belongs to all. It is the collaboration of countless artists, technicians, and audience who make it what it is a true reflection of humanity’s diverse, rich, and ever-evolving stories,” the Thug Life -star said, adding that it was his humble belief that artists must .