Kamal Haasan praises Singampuli; the 'Thaai Kizhavi' actor finally meets his idol

The Tamil film 'Thaai Kizhavi,' directed by debut filmmaker Sivakumar Murugesan, was released in theaters on February 27. The movie featured Radhika Sarathkumar in the lead role, supported by a strong ensemble cast including Singampuli, Aruldoss, Bala Saravanan, Munishkanth, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Muthukumar, and Rachel Rebecca in important roles.

Kamal Haasan appreciates Singampuli’s role in 'Thaai Kizhavi'

Amidst the film's success, the legendary Kamal Haasan invited Singampuli for a one-on-one meeting. Interestingly, his character in the film is a Kamal Haasan fan. Therefore, after watching the film, Kamal Haasan praised the actor for his performance and appreciated how he portrayed the role, as per the report in Nakkheeran. The rendezvous was an unforgettable occasion for Singampuli, who is a great fan of the legendary actor.

Singampuli’s dream of meeting Kamal Haasan finally comes true

The interaction took place in the presence of Kamal Haasan’s daughter. Shruti Haasan and director Sivakumar Murugesan. Earlier, during a promotional event for 'Thaai Kizhavi,' Singampuli had shared that he had never met Kamal Haasan in person despite being a huge admirer of the actor. His long-cherished fantasy has been realized through this special gathering. The opportunity has since pleased his admirers after they saw the veteran actor’s wonderful encounter with one of his fans.

Sivakarthikeyan joined the fans' celebration in Madurai

To mark the film’s release, actor Sivakarthikeyan watched the first-day first show in Madurai along with fans and members of the film’s team. Lead actor Radhika Sarathkumar and several others from the cast and crew were also present, making the event a memorable celebration for movie lovers. According to the makers, the film has crossed Rs 22 crore at the box office so far. The team also celebrated the success by cutting a cake together. Following the positive response in Tamil, the film is now set to release in Malayalam on March 6.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”