K Balachander to act in Kamal Haasan film

Universal Star Kamal Haasan has roped in his mentor the legendary film maker K.Balachander to play an important role in his new movie “Uttama Villain” which will go on floors after the release of his “Viswaroopam2”

K.Balachander had been instrumental in shaping Kamal Haasan’s career and has directed Kamal in over 30 movies starting from 1973 with the movie ‘Arangetram’.

A source from the film unit revealed to IANS, “It’s true that K.Balachander sir will be playing an important role. He will be sporting a beard for it. On Kamal sir’s personal request, he agreed to be part of the project. It will be a role very close to his real life personality.”

Earlier K.Balachander did a few cameos in his own movies ‘Kalki’ and ‘Abaddam’. ‘Uttama Villain’ is written by Kamal Haasan and will be directed by his friend and co-student of K.Balachander, Ramesh Arvind.

The film follows the story of an ageing superstar, played by Kamal Haasan. For dialogues. Stay tuned to Businessoftollywood.com for more exclusive news.