Project K is getting bigger and mightier. Renowned Indian actor Kamal Haasan is set to join Nag Ashwin’s illustrious cast – Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Disha Patani for the highly anticipated film “Project K,”.
Amitabh Bachchan in his tweet wrote: Welcome Kamal .. great working with you again .. it’s been a while !
This ambitious sci-fi action epic, produced by C. Aswani Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies, holds particular significance as it marks the production banner’s 50th anniversary.
Kamal Haasan, who both stars in and produced the blockbuster hit “Vikram” in 2022, is currently working on the much-awaited film “Indian 2.” Moreover, following the immense critical and commercial success of “Nayakan” in 1987, Haasan is poised to reunite with the acclaimed director Mani Ratnam, known for his achievements with the two-part “Ponniyin Selvan” films.
While Prabhas’s latest film, “Adipurush,” initially enjoyed a remarkable debut, its momentum has somewhat diminished. Deepika Padukone, on the other hand, garnered tremendous acclaim for her role alongside Shah Rukh Khan in “Pathaan,” which stands as one of the biggest Indian hits of the year. Amitabh Bachchan also had a successful run in 2022 with his appearances in the hits “Uunchai” and “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva,” while Disha Patani was last seen in the 2022 film “Ek Villain Returns.”
On onboarding Project K , Kamal Haasan Hails Nag Ashwin as a brilliant director
This man is a legend…and a legend is what we needed for this role. Can’t wait to learn and make something timeless sir – Nag Ashwin
Expressing his excitement about joining the cast of “Project K,” Kamal Haasan stated, “50 years back when I was a dance assistant and an assistant director, the name Aswani 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 Prabhas and Deepika are also of that generation. I have worked with Amit-ji [Bachchan] 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 places 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.”
C. Aswani Dutt, the producer, expressed his joy about working with Kamal Haasan, saying, “It was always a dream for me to work with Kamal Haasan. With ‘Project K,’ now it’s a dream come true. It’s a great moment for any producer to be working with two legendary actors together – Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan. It’s truly a blessing for me in the 50th year of my career.”
Director Nag Ashwin shared his enthusiasm, stating, “For an actor like Kamal Haasan, who has done so many iconic roles, it’s a huge honor to attempt to do something new. We are all super excited and privileged.”
“Project K” is scheduled for release on January 12, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. As anticipation builds, audiences eagerly await this multi-lingual extravaganza that promises to push boundaries and captivate viewers across the nation and the global film industry.