‘Rajinikanth has heard about me’: Fahadh Faasil on working with Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, India’s biggest stars

Fahadh Faasil spoke about the one trait that he has noticed in Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Mammootty.

New Delhi | April 23, 2024 11:42 AM IST

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Fahadh Faasil has worked with Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and several major stars of the country.

Actor Fahadh Faasil, who has collaborated with some of the biggest actors in the country, spoke about working with the likes of Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Mammootty. In an interview with Galatta Plus, the acclaimed actor spoke about what he has learnt from these stalwarts, and said that he is proud to have reached a position where he can approach them for advice if he needs it.

An icon in his own right, Fahadh jokingly wondered how familiar Rajinikanth is with his filmography. “I keep asking Rajini sir, ‘Have you seen any of my films’. He says, ‘No, no, no. I don’t need to see your films. I know.’ He’s seen Vikram and Maamannan, but he’s heard about me, I guess. Regardless, for me, it’s absolutely brilliant just seeing them learn lines and deliver them…”

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Opening up about his collaborations with these mega-stars, Fahadh said, “When I see each of them perform individually – it’s not like I understand their process or method – but I understand how they’re so sincere in front of the camera. They’re very honest. And that’s because they purely believe that everyone’s equal in front of the camera. Whether it’s Rajini sir, or Kamal sir, or Mammukka… They come and they explore the scene, they consult the other actors, there’s a discussion that makes you feel included. It eases things. And I’ve noticed this with all three of them.”

He continued, “My situation was a little different when I met them. When I first worked with Mammukka, I had already done some films, and he wanted to discuss my process. By the time I met Kamal sir, I had done CU Soon… Watching them work, the history of cinema runs through me. It’s so unreal for me. I’m tripping on it.” Fahadh said that he isn’t experimenting with different language industries with the intention of being a hero. He wants to collaborate with these stars purely to witness their talent. “I’m very fortunate that I have that relationship with all of them now, just go up to them and ask them questions (about their careers).”

Last seen in the film Aavesham, Fahadh worked with Kamal Haasan on the hit film Vikram, and is working with Rajinikanth on the upcoming film Vettaiyan. He collaborated with Mammootty on the film Immanuel, in 2013. He will soon be seen in the Telugu film Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun.

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