Veteran actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan is gearing up for his upcoming film Indian 2. The actor shared that Shah Rukh Khan has done his directorial movie Hey Ram for free. He also asserted that SRK did the project as he was a fan of him. Kamal also showcased his gratitude to the King Khan for the same. For the unversed, was written, directed, produced and acted by Kamal Haasan. The movie also starred Rani Mukerji, Vasundhara Das, Naseeruddin Shah, Hema Malini, Saurabh Shukla, Atul Kulkarni, and Girish Karnad in significant roles. The film was released in theatres in 2000. 

At the trailer launch of Indian 2, Kamal Haasan said “When we work together, we are all just people. I don't see a superstar. He doesn't see a super director. We are friends. Shah Rukh sahib made that film for free... That cannot be done by a superstar. That can be done only by a fan. A connoisseur of art and a good actor. I'm ever thankful to him. Later on, you give us those titles and we very shyly accept it.” 

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He also talked about one of his produced films Thevar Magan. He later sold the rights to someone as late actor Dilip Kumar retired and refused to do the part. Kamal Hassan added, “I wanted to do it only with Yusuf sahib . When he said I'm not going to do any more films. Then, I sold the rights to somebody because I didn't want to and I couldn't think of anybody else. And so that was a dream that didn't come through.” 

“I'm a great fan and a student of Yusuf saab. I don't know how many people know because it was a secret fact. I used to come here whenever I could on December 11 on his birthday and kneel before him to kiss his hand,” he added. 

Indian 2 also stars Priya Bhavani Shankar, Nedumudi Venu, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, and Siddharth in prominent roles. The movie is scheduled to release in theatres on 12th July this year.