Kamal Haasan could have quietly accepted the honorary title ‘Ulaganayagan’ cherished by millions. Instead, he felt compelled to distance himself from it publicly, shedding a label that has defined him for decades.

The art of cinema is beyond an individual and the artist must not be elevated above the art, said Kamal Haasan, in a post on X.

Kamal Haasan on November 11 issued a statement urging fans, audience, media, and members of the film industry to refrain from using tags like ‘Ulaganayagan’ (hero of the universe) while mentioning his name.

Kamal Haasan has officially decided to drop the title "Ulaga Nayagan" (Universal Hero) and other honorary prefixes associated with his name. On Monday, the veteran actor announced that he prefers to be addressed simply as "Kamal Haasan," "Kamal," or "KH.

On November 11, Monday, legendary actor Kamal Haasan took to his official X (formerly Twitter handle) to issue a statement where he requested his fans to dop all honorary titles and accolades that have been bestowed upon him by them including the popular 'Ulaganayagan' and 'Aandavar'.

Indian actor Kamal Haasan penned a note for his fans, asking them to call him by his name. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Haasan said that he feels “gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles such as Ulaganayagan,” however, he respectfully declined all such titles and prefixes, calling himself a student of the art of cinema.

Kamal Haasan declines honorary titles like Ulaganayagan and requests to be addressed simply as Kamal, emphasizing humility and his commitment to the art of cinema.

Looks like Kamal Haasan taken a leaf our of Ajith Kumar's book and has requested both the fans and media to drop any prefix to his name.

The statement read, "I have always felt a deep sense of gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles such as Ulaganayagan, among others. Such accolades, given by the people and recognised by esteemed colleagues and admirers, have always been humbling, and I've been genuinely moved by your love in conferring it upon me."

Days after celebrating his 70th birthday, Haasan shared a long statement in Tamil and English, requesting his fans to refer to him as Kamal Haasan, Kamal or KH.

Kamal Haasan took to his social media and urged fans to stop using the moniker 'Ulaganayagan' to address him. He shared a note where he explained his decision.