Sandiyar: Kamal Haasan Celebrates 72nd Birthday as He Begins Filming; Videos Go Viral

Kamal Haasan celebrated his 72nd birthday on November 7, 2026, by announcing the title of his upcoming film, Sandiyar. The veteran actor also marked the special occasion by commencing the film’s shoot on his birthday, celebrating with the cast and crew on the sets.

Sandiyar: Kamal Haasan celebrates birthday on the sets of his upcoming film

In a recently released video shared by the makers of Sandiyar, Kamal Haasan can be seen celebrating his birthday with the team. The actor officially began filming for the project on the occasion, cutting a birthday cake and arranging a special lunch for the crew members.

Additionally, the makers unveiled a special tribute video honouring the actor’s illustrious career. The one-minute clip features glimpses of some of Kamal Haasan’s most memorable characters and performances, accompanied by an energetic musical track.

Titled Sindyar, the upcoming project is an intense action entertainer directed by SU Arun Kumar. The film is reportedly set against the backdrop of Madurai and is expected to follow a realistic storytelling approach, without elaborate dance sequences or CGI-based de-aging techniques. Reports also suggest that the makers are searching for a female co-lead closer to Kamal Haasan’s age.

The action sequences will be choreographed by the popular Anbariv duo, while Anirudh Ravichander will handle the film’s music and background score. The project also marks Anirudh’s reunion with Kamal Haasan following their collaborations on Vikram and Indian 2.

Kamal Haasan’s work front

Kamal Haasan was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, an action drama centred on an influential ageing man whose past and present circumstances lead to a conflict with his adopted son, Amar. Silambarasan TR played the co-lead, while Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Nassar and several others appeared in important roles.

On the upcoming front, the actor is set to reunite with Rajinikanth for an action entertainer tentatively titled KHxRK. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the project will bring the two iconic actors together on screen after nearly four decades.

He is also part of the highly anticipated Kalki 2, which features Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan in prominent roles.

Furthermore, Kamal Haasan is expected to reprise his role in Indian 3, the upcoming instalment of the action franchise directed by Shankar. The film is reportedly being planned for a theatrical release in Summer 2027.