Director Raja Karuppasamy recently met veteran actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan ahead of the OTT release of his film Modha Rathiri. Sharing a photograph from their interaction, Raja reflected on Kamal’s lasting influence on his creative journey and described the meeting as an unforgettable moment in his career. The film is set to stream on Netflix.

Kamal Haasan Encourages Raja Karuppasamy
During their meeting, Kamal Haasan reportedly appreciated Raja Karuppasamy’s work and offered him a powerful message of encouragement. Raja revealed that the legendary actor told him, “You should show everyone in Kodambakkam who you are.” The words carried special meaning for the director, who has long admired Kamal’s career and considers him one of the strongest influences on his understanding of cinema. Raja viewed the compliment as both recognition of his work and motivation to establish his identity more firmly within the film industry.

Kamal Haasan Is Raja’s Cinema School
Raja said Kamal Haasan has been far more than a popular actor to him. Describing the veteran star as his “cinema school,” the filmmaker explained that Kamal’s movies taught him important lessons about performance, storytelling and communicating emotions to audiences. He recalled watching Kamal’s films as an enthusiastic fan long before beginning his own journey as a director. Over the years, those viewing experiences gradually became an informal education that helped shape his approach to filmmaking. For Raja, Kamal’s ability to combine powerful acting with meaningful narratives demonstrated how cinema could entertain viewers while also creating a lasting emotional connection.

A Memorable Moment Before the OTT Release
The meeting arrives at an important stage for Raja Karuppasamy as Modha Rathiri prepares for its digital release. Receiving encouragement from an artist he has admired for years has added greater emotional significance to the occasion. Raja’s message accompanying the photograph expressed gratitude for Kamal’s contribution to his personal and professional growth. The interaction has also attracted attention among movie fans, particularly because it brought together an emerging filmmaker and one of Indian cinema’s most respected performers.

Modha Rathiri Heads to Netflix
Modha Rathiri will soon become available to a wider audience through Netflix. The OTT release is expected to help the film reach viewers beyond its original theatrical market and introduce Raja Karuppasamy’s work to new audiences. While the precise streaming date has not been stated in the available announcement, confirmation of Netflix as the platform has increased interest in the film. Kamal Haasan’s words of encouragement have given the upcoming release additional visibility while marking a personally meaningful milestone for Raja.