Joju George says Kamal Haasan’s appreciation was like a ‘real Oscar’; reveals many co- stars from Mollywood hurt him deeply

Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Thug Life’ is all set to hit theatres on June 5, and the makers recently hosted a grand audio launch event for the film, which was graced by the leading cast. One particular moment from the event went viral on social media, where Kamal showered praise on Malayalam actor Joju George, who became emotional while thanking the ‘Nayakan’ actor for the heartfelt compliment.


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Joju's reaction to Kamal Haasan's appreciation

Joju George took to Instagram to share a moving note, calling the praise “a dream come true.” Several videos of Kamal praising the actor went viral online, and Joju shared them on his Instagram with a note:
“Thank you, Kamal Sir. This is my dream come true. I dreamt of winning big awards, but for me, your wonderful words and appreciation of my work feel like I've won my Oscar. You are a superstar and our universal role model. I'm a huge fan and a devoted disciple of yours; all of us always look forward to watching your every move on screen. So, receiving such appreciation from you is my real Oscar."



Joju about not getting accepted by his peers in Mollywood

Joju revealed that despite his dedication, he often felt overlooked by peers in his home industry.
“I worked very hard to shape my roles to perfection. I always expected people from the industry to tell me how I performed in all my films. However, from my own field, very few (my co-workers) appreciated my roles and work,” he shared. “I struggled to share my film posters with celebrities; most of the time, I was misunderstood. Many media persons and co-workers hurt me deeply. But today, I'm so happy to have received such appreciation from Kamal Sir—it made my day. ‘Joseph’ made me happy, while the rest is just a bonus. As a human being, I feel satisfied and fulfilled through his words. Thug Life is a memorable experience for me, and working with everyone on it was remarkable.”

He also thanked director Mani Ratnam for believing in him.“The opportunity to work with Mani Ratnam Sir was a huge honour. I dedicate all this appreciation to those who supported me during tough times.”

about Thug Life

‘Thug Life’ also features Trisha Krishnan, Silambarasan TR, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nassar, and others in key roles.