Veteran actor Kamal Haasan is one of Indian cinema's most respected and enduring stars and will be next seen in the upcoming film 'Thug Life'. Recently, the 'Vikram' actor opened up about how he approaches the nerves and pressure that come with the release of a big film.A lifetime in cinemaDuring an interview with ANI, he shared that having started acting at the tender age of three, Kamal Haasan explained that for him, every day he gets to work is a blessing. This makes him less susceptible to the anxiety that many actors feel before their films hit the theaters. He mentioned that the excitement and anticipation are less about pressure and more about staying humble, hopeful, and grounded.The 'Indian' actor spoke about the balance between passion and humility that comes with experience. He acknowledged that filmmakers and actors naturally hope their films will succeed and sometimes invest heavily in their projects. However, this hope can be misunderstood as arrogance or hubris by outsiders.He said, "We want it to run, and we think it will run. But it will be mistaken for hubris instead of passion or arrogance instead of passion.

That’s why we put our money into it. Sometimes it works. We can blame the audience and we can blame ourselves. It takes some time to take the blame. With age and wisdom we will learn to take the blame."Reunion with Mani Ratnam in 'Thug Life'Directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam, 'Thug Life', the film marks the reunion between Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, their first collaboration since the iconic 'Nayakan'. The film is a gangster drama that is expected to have a gripping story and powerful performances.

The film features an ensemble cast including Trisha, Abhirami, Nasser, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, and Ashok Selvan. The music is composed by the maestro A.R. Rahman.It is set to hit theatres on June 5, 2025.