Kamal Haasan could have quietly accepted the honorary title ‘Ulaganayagan’ cherished by millions. Instead, he felt compelled to distance himself from it publicly, shedding a label that has defined him for decades.

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief and Actor Kamal Haasan releases a statement requesting his followers and media not to call him using any prefix or nickname."Having overwhelming love on me I have been called as 'Ulaganayagan' and using other nicknames...

The veteran Tamil actor took to his social media account on November 11 to pen a long note urging his fans not to add titles in front of his name. The actor reasoned that cinema is bigger than any individual and that he remained a student of it and so does not need to be addressed with anything other than his name.

The art of cinema is beyond an individual and the artist must not be elevated above the art, said Kamal Haasan, in a post on X.

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief and actor Kamal Haasan on Monday issued a statement urging fans, audience, media, and members of the film industry to refrain from using tags like ‘Ulaganayagan’ while mentioning his name.

Kamal Haasan declines honorary titles like Ulaganayagan and requests to be addressed simply as Kamal, emphasizing humility and his commitment to the art of cinema.

Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan requested his fans to avoid addressing him as Ulaganayagan (universal hero) or with other titles. He shared an official statement on social media on Monday (November 11) to announce his decision, which he said comes from a place of humility. He also stated that he wishes to remain true to his roots.

Kamal Haasan on November 11 issued a statement urging fans, audience, media, and members of the film industry to refrain from using tags like ‘Ulaganayagan’ (hero of the universe) while mentioning his name.