The super star of Tamil film and Bollywood actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan has recently said in an interview that he has had not one but several mentors who’ve inspired him over the years.

Sharing views with media during the audio launch of Telugu version of ” Vishwaroopam”, the actor said, “Even though I consider K. Balachander as my first mentor, but over the years I’ve had so many mentors such as Balu Mahendra, P. Bharathiraja, Ramesh Sippy and Dasari Narayana Rao, who have always inspired me with their work.”

Further, Kamal Haasan said, “I screened the first copy of my film (Vishwaroopam) to my mentors recently. Unfortunately, Dasari sir and Balu Mahendra sir couldn’t attend it due to other commitments, but the overwhelming feedback I’ve received from KB sir and Bharathiraja was very satisfying.”

The Tamil as well as Hindi version of action packed thriller film written and directed and produced by Kamal Haasan.

Kamal Haasan is playing the lead role in the film as well. It also stars Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Rahul Bose and Shekhar Kapur in important roles.