Shiva Rajkumar , the popular Kannada actor who won the hearts of Tamil audiences with his role in ' Jailer ', recently overcame a major health battle. He had to undergo surgery in the United States after being diagnosed with cancer. Now, having made a full recovery, Shiva Rajkumar is back in action, starring in a new film titled '45'.

Emotional tribute to Kamal Haasan : Shiva Rajkumar shares heartfelt Experience

This upcoming movie is set to release on August 15 in five languages, including Tamil and Telugu. The film’s teaser was recently unveiled, and at the Tamil teaser launch event in Chennai, Shiva Rajkumar shared some heartfelt thoughts, especially about his admiration for Kamal Haasan. He revealed that when he was in the U.S. recovering from surgery, Kamal Haasan had called him and his words deeply moved him. "I cried when he spoke to me, and I will never forget what he said," Shiv Rajkumar mentioned.

Shiv Rajkumar reveals his love for Kamal Haasan

In a touching tribute to Kamal Haasan, he added, “If I were born a woman, I would certainly marry him. I’ve said this many times before. When I met him in person, I asked if I could hold him, and he agreed. After that, I didn’t bathe for three days because I wanted to hold on to his energy.” His admiration for Kamal Haasan was clear as he expressed his unwavering fandom for the legendary actor.

A devoted Kamal Haasan fan

Shiva Rajkumar concluded by saying, “I’m a huge fan of Kamal Haasan sir, and I make it a point to watch his films as soon as they release. I will always be the first to attend the first screening of his films. His energy and influence inspire me deeply.” Meanwhile, Shiva Rajkumar recently confirmed his reunion with Rajinikanth in 'Jailer 2', and he is yet to start shooting for Nelson Dilipkumar 's directorial.