Kamal Haasan on November 11 issued a statement urging fans, audience, media, and members of the film industry to refrain from using tags like ‘Ulaganayagan’ (hero of the universe) while mentioning his name.

The veteran Tamil actor took to his social media account on November 11 to pen a long note urging his fans not to add titles in front of his name. The actor reasoned that cinema is bigger than any individual and that he remained a student of it and so does not need to be addressed with anything other than his name.

Indian actor Kamal Haasan penned a note for his fans, asking them to call him by his name. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Haasan said that he feels “gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles such as Ulaganayagan,” however, he respectfully declined all such titles and prefixes, calling himself a student of the art of cinema.

Kamal Haasan declines honorary titles like Ulaganayagan and requests to be addressed simply as Kamal, emphasizing humility and his commitment to the art of cinema.

The statement read, "I have always felt a deep sense of gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles such as Ulaganayagan, among others. Such accolades, given by the people and recognised by esteemed colleagues and admirers, have always been humbling, and I've been genuinely moved by your love in conferring it upon me."

Going forward, Haasan prefers to be referred to simply as Kamal Haasan, Kamal, or KH. He urged fans, media, colleagues, and political supporters to honour this request

Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan requested his fans to avoid addressing him as Ulaganayagan (universal hero) or with other titles. He shared an official statement on social media on Monday (November 11) to announce his decision, which he said comes from a place of humility. He also stated that he wishes to remain true to his roots.

In a letter addressed to his fans on X, Kamal Haasan said the art of cinema transcends beyond any one individual..kamal haasan movies. kamal haasan ulaganayakan. ulagayanakan kamal haasan

Days after celebrating his 70th birthday, Haasan shared a long statement in Tamil and English, requesting his fans to refer to him as Kamal Haasan, Kamal or KH.