Shruti Haasan opens up about father Kamal Haasan's advice on her acting career

Actor Shruti Haasan recently shared insights about her career and family in a conversation with her paternal cousin, actor Suhasini Maniratnam.

Career Choices

Shruti noted that it was once rare for daughters in Southern film industries to follow in the footsteps of actor fathers. During their chat posted by Galatta, Suhasini asked Shruti why she entered the film industry instead of choosing another path. Shruti stated simply that she wanted to do it and chose to pursue it. She also jokingly asked Suhasini when she was divorcing Mani Ratnam when asked about her own marriage plans.

Kamal Haasan's Support

Shruti recalled a question someone asked her father, Kamal Haasan, about allowing her to enter films. Kamal reportedly responded by comparing the film industry to an arranged marriage, asking how people let their daughters marry into an unknown family, while noting that cinema was their own family where his daughter would be happy. Shruti also shared that Kamal inspires her through his detail, precision, and commitment to his work even at age 72. She added that her love for makeup came from him, recalling how he wears makeup in films like Dasavathaaram and how she used to steal makeup from her parents despite her mother Sarika not liking it. She mentioned that her sister Akshara has no interest in makeup and takes after their mother.

Upcoming Projects

Shruti's recent work includes starring in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie in 2025 and featuring in a special number in Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi alongside Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor this year. Her upcoming films include Train in Tamil and Aakasamlo Oka Tara in Telugu.

Context

Family legacies play a prominent role in many Indian film industries, with several second and third-generation actors carrying forward the work of their parents. Conversations between family members in media interviews often highlight these personal dynamics and the changing social barriers within the entertainment world over the decades.