Shiva Rajkumar’s heartfelt tribute to Kamal Haasan at the Thug Life audio launch in Chennai truly touched everyone present. Calling himself a huge fan, Shiva opened the event with admiration, dedicating a Tamil song to Kamal Haasan and expressing deep respect for the superstar’s talent and personality.
His story about meeting Kamal Haasan at his own home in Bengaluru was especially moving — asking for a hug from Kamal sir and treasuring that moment so much that he didn’t bathe for three days to hold onto the memory. Shiva also revealed how fiercely he defends Kamal Haasan’s films, regardless of critics’ opinions.
The emotional connection was evident when Shiva recalled a phone call from Kamal Haasan while recovering from cancer surgery in Miami. Kamal’s words and the tears he shared on the call made Shiva feel like he was speaking with his own father, Dr. Rajkumar, which was an unforgettable honor for him.
Ending on a soulful note, Shiva sang lines from Kamal Haasan’s iconic song ‘Ore Naal Unai Naan,’ leaving the audience moved and inspired by this beautiful bond between two legends of Indian cinema.
