Actor Kamal Haasan, today, asked his fans to let go off his title Ulaganayagan (universal hero). The Thug Life actor requested his fans, media and film fraternity to refer to him simply his name, Kamal or KH.

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.

Cinema transcends beyond any one individual' Further, Haasan stressed his belief that cinema is a collaborative art form that belongs to everyone. He said, "The art of cinema transcends beyond any one individual, and I am but a student of the craft ...

Makkal Needhi Maiam chief and actor Kamal Haasan on Monday issued a statement urging fans, audience, media, and members of the film industry to refrain from using tags like ‘Ulaganayagan’ while mentioning his name.

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."

Looks like Kamal Haasan taken a leaf our of Ajith Kumar's book and has requested both the fans and media to drop any prefix to his name.

Kamal Haasan requests fans, media, and colleagues to avoid titles like "Ulaganayagan" and simply refer to him as Kamal Haasan.

Kamal Haasan has been an iconic sensation for countless audiences across the globe. Such has been the amount of love that he has received over time, that people have even used the prefix of high praise Ulaganayagan to refer to him.