After several projects as a child artist, Kamal Haasan's breakthrough into lead acting came with his role in the 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal, in which he played a rebellious youth in love with an older woman.

Kamal Haasan's family was very supportive of his interest in the performing arts.

The time spent as part of the theatre company shaped Kamal Haasan's craft and was instrumental in his interest in make-up.

Kamal Haasan's pairing with the actress Sridevi continued with Tamil classic Varumayin Niram Sigappu in 1980, where he played an unemployed youth.

Kamal Haasan's performance was highly lauded by critics with The Hindu stating that he " has once again done Tamil cinema proud ".

She then essayed a brief role in Kamal Haasan's Hey Ram as the protagonist's first wife, Aparna Ram.

Kamal Haasan's performance earned him the President's Gold Medal in 1961.

Kamal Haasan's performance as Velu Naiker earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor.

The film also went on to win three National Film Awards including that of Best Actor for Kamal Haasan's portrayal, while his performance also saw him win at the Filmfare Awards and the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

The producers roped in Hollywood make-up artistes Michael Westmore and Michael Jones to work on the designs for the senior Kamal Haasan's and Sukanya's look in the film.