Social media surprised by Simran’s casting in Kamal Haasan’s production

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan on Wednesday announced “Dharman” as a producer, with Superstar Rajinikanth playing the lead role. The makers also revealed that Simran will star opposite Rajinikanth, while Raashi Khanna has been cast in a key role.

Simran’s inclusion in a film produced by Kamal Haasan has sparked considerable discussion on social media and among Tamil film circles.

Many users recalled the long-standing rumors about Kamal Haasan and Simran’s relationship during the early 2000s.

At the time, industry gossip frequently linked the two stars romantically. Though neither publicly confirmed the speculation, reports about their alleged relationship remained a major talking point. Following that phase, Simran went on to marry and settle down, and the pair never shared screen space again despite being one of Tamil cinema’s most popular on-screen combinations.

Now, with Kamal Haasan in his seventies and Simran in her fifties, fans see her casting in “Dharman” as a sign that both have moved beyond the past and are focusing purely on professional collaborations.