Nani, who is gearing up for his upcoming release Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, talked about the influence of Kamal Haasan on his career. He said that the veteran actor ‘is a gift to cinema itself.’ The actor, who is a big fan of Haasan, shared that huge films are relying upon the legendary actor. He believes that Kamal Haasan’s legacy is unbreakable. Nani also shared that the actor’s contribution to the Indian Cinema is on a different level. 

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Nani said “I think cinema has given a lot of things to us and directors. And if we gave anything back to cinema that is Kamal Haasan, sir. I think he is a gift to cinema itself. He has excelled in so many things he tried in the Indian film industry. The way he has given his life to cinema, and he has tried many different things. He started at 5 years old, and now, he is still the leading man with so much hype around him. Huge films are riding on him. I think this kind of legacy is unbreakable.” 

“Because of the times they have worked in, they have seen the first of everything. The first of digital, the first of makeup trials. From now on, the changes will not be in that scale. The contribution of Kamal Sir is on a different level,” he added. 

In the same interview, he also shared that he loves Aamir Khan’s work as well. He stated that Khan’s films like Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai and Rang De Basanti are some of his favourites.

Nani will be next seen in Saripodhaa Sanivaaram. Vivek Athreya’s Telugu movie also stars Priyanka Mohan, SJ Surya, Aditi Balan, Sai Kumar, Murali Sharma, Ajay Ghosh, Supreeth Reddy and Abhirami in prominent roles. The movie is scheduled to release in theatres on 29th August.