At a recent promotional event for Thug Life, Kamal Haasan warmly welcomed actor Ali Fazal marking one of their first public appearances together.
Kamal praised Ali for his performance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Khufiya, saying he knew he wanted to work with him after watching the film.
He thanked director Mani Ratnam for making it happen and called Ali a talented actor, saying, “Welcome to Chennai and our cinema”.
Ali Fazal who is now part of Thug Life was touched by the gesture. He said that being appreciated by Kamal Haasan was a milestone moment in his career.
The collaboration between Kamal known for his iconic roles and storytelling and the versatile Ali Fazal has raised high expectations.
Thug Life promises to be a powerful cinematic experience bringing together two actors from different film backgrounds in a project full of admiration and creativity.
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