64 years of Kamal Haasan: Shruti, Vijay Sethupathi and celebs celebrate milestone

Kamal Haasan, the legendary figure of Indian cinema, has reached a significant milestone, completing an astounding 64 years in the world of showbiz. Starting from his unparalleled talent, dedication to the craft, and relentless pursuit of excellence, the iconic actor has become an inspiration for generations of actors and filmmakers.

64 YEARS OF KAMAL HAASAN IN CINEMA

On August 12, the four-time National-Award-winning actor who has several remarkable achievements in his kitty, completed 64 years in showbiz. As we celebrate his extraordinary journey, the stalwart received congratulatory wishes from his daughter Shruti Haasan and industry friends.

Shruti shared a picture of the actor on Twitter and wrote, “Ups & Downs, Laurels & Challenges. He's seen it all. But nothing can come between Ulaga Nayagan and his untiring effort to uplift the Industry. The Unparalleled Emperor for 6 decades is stepping into his 64th year in Cinema.”

Kamal’s ‘Vikram’ co-star Vijay Sethupathi also congratulated the actor and wrote, “Celebrating 64 Years of @ikamalhaasan sir.”
Director and writer Rathna Kumar also congratulated the Ulaganayagan and wrote, “6 Decades of KalaiyUlagaNayagan.”

The artist par excellence, who began his career as a child actor with Kalathur Kanamma (1960), remains a source of inspiration for many despite the emergence of younger stars. This early start laid the foundation for what would become a prolific and illustrious career spanning multiple decades.

KAMAL HAASAN’S VERSATILITY PERSONIFIED

Nammavar has never shied away from experimenting with his reel image. He excelled in intense roles in films such as Oru Kaidhiyin Dairy, Sathya, and Thevar Magan. He played an older character in the iconic Mani Ratnam-directed Nayakan with effortless ease. Haasan was equally brilliant in comedies such as Michael Madana Kamarajan and Avvai Shanmugi, to name a few. The actor also surprised many when he acted in the silent film, Pushpaka Vimana.
For Kamal Haasan, action is all about realism. He has pulled off realistic fight scenes in films such as Indian, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, and the 2022 blockbuster Vikram.