Kamal Haasan Talks ‘Vikram,’ ‘Indian’ and Future Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

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Naman Ramachandran India’s Kamal Haasan is a true multi-hyphenate. Beginning as a child actor in 1960, he is one of the country’s most consummate actors with films like “Pathinaru Vayathinile” (1977) “Moondram Pirai” (1982) “Nayakan” (1987), “Thevar Magan” (1992) and “Vishwaroopam” (2013) behind him.He also produces via his Raajkamal Films International (RKFI), writes, directs, and runs the  Makkal Needhi Maiam political party.The upcoming “Vikram,” directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj (“Master”) and costarring Fahadh Fasil (“Maalik”) Vijay Sethupathi (“Kadaisi Vivasayi”), will be Haasan’s first release since 2018’s “Vishwaroopam 2.” It is produced by RKFI.Haasan was at the Cannes Market to launch NFTs based on “Vikram” from Fantico, a digital licensed platform of Singapore’s Vistas Media Capital. What is “Vikram” about?

And is the title an homage to RKFI’s 1986 film Vikram?This is not a sequel, but, yes, it’s [about] a man who’s very similar.

The film starts differently, its about reminiscing the man and his deeds. The title is an homage to the old film because this was my first production in Raajkamal and people embraced it and encouraged me so much and I am still working after 36 years.

There is still excitement when I call the film “Vikram” – that reputation comes from the first “Vikram” and I think we will be able make it even better with this one.Were you familiar with Lokesh Kanagaraj’s previous work? Yes, the reason we signed him is because of the films that I saw.