'Nayakan' re-release: First ticket reserved for late actor Robo Shankar, a touching birthday tribute to Kamal Haasan

On the occasion of actor Kamal Haasan's birthday, 'Nayakan', one of the most memorable films in the history of Tamil cinema, is scheduled to be re-released in theaters. Kamal Haasan's fans are eagerly waiting for this. Announcing the update, Vishnu, the owner of Chennai's Kamala Cinema, shared an emotional post on his X page. He wrote, "Bookings for Nayagan will open soon ! Celebrations at Kamala Cinemas for Kamal Sir’s films will not be the same without Robo Shankar uncle Before public bookings open, the first ticket will be kept in memory of Robo Shankar uncle and the next few for his family." This humanitarian act has been well received by Kamal Haasan's fans.Robo Shankar is a comedian who has created a unique identity for himself in the world of Tamil cinema and television. Initially acting in small roles, he later became popular with his comedy roles. He acted alongside leading actors in many successful films like 'Maari', 'Viswasam', and 'Velainu Vandutta Vellaikkaran'. At the same time, he proved his talent by playing the lead role in some films. He has given excellent performances not only in comedy but also in emotional roles. Robo Shankar won the hearts of the audience with his natural comedy in the Dhanush-starrer 'Maari' and 'Maari 2'. Similarly, he played an alcoholic in the film 'Vai Moodi Pesavum' and often stated in interviews that he was a huge fan of Kamal Haasan. He also impressed the audience by sharing his experiences of dancing to Kamal Haasan's songs during his school and college days. He was also participating in a friendly competition with director Lokesh Kanagaraj, titled "Who knows the most about Kamal Haasan?"Robo Shankar's demise a few months ago due to ill health was a huge loss to the Tamil cinema world. Those memories still linger in the minds of fans. In this situation, Vishnu's announcement that he will reserve the first ticket for Robot Shankar and the next few tickets for his family at the 'Nayakan' re-release at Kamala Cinema has caused an uproar. This is widely praised as a “heart-warming tribute” among Kamal Haasan's fans. Meanwhile Kamal Haasan's previous outing was 'Thug Life'.