'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan has shared his first big statement about boarding the upcoming pan-Indian biggie, Project K, starring Telugu superstar Prabhas in the lead role. Being directed by Mahanati fame Nag Ashwin under the prestigious Vyjayanthi Movies banner, the big-budget sci-fi film has a power-packed star cast that includes legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, and also features music composed by Santhosh Narayanan. With the news of Kamal Haasan joining Project K taking leaving fans excited, the iconic Tamil actor has now expressed his excitement at being a part of the highly-ambitious venture, while also opening up on his joy at working with the team.
In a note shared by Vyjayanthi Movies about Project K, Kamal Haasan said, "50 years back when I was a dance assistant & an assistant director the name Ashwini Dutt loomed large in the production sector. Both of us are coming together after 50 years. A brilliant director from our next generation is at the helm. My co stars Mr. Prabhas and Ms. Deepika are also of that generation. I have worked with Amit Ji before. Yet every time it feels like the first time. Amit Ji keeps reinventing himself. I am also emulating that inventive process. I am eagerly waiting for Project K. Whatever position the audience place me at, my primary quality is that I am a film buff. That quality will keep applauding any new attempt in my industry. Let mine be the first applause for Project K. With our director Nag Ashwin’s vision I am sure that applause will echo across our country and the world of cinema. (sic)"
Kamal Haasan's name in Project K has been doing the rounds for quite some time now and there have been reports stating that he will be seen in a character with negative shades. Whether he will be playing the antagonist remains to be seen, but his casting is a big one in the film, which already has several other big stars. Kamal's role in Project K is said to be significant to the proceedings of the plot and the story, and all eyes will now be on the first visuals keenly awaited by fans.