Karnataka Election Results: Kamal Haasan Compares Rahul Gandhi To Mahatma, Says 'You Walked Your Way Into....'

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Veteran actor-producer-politician Kamal Haasan, who never dodges any question and is straightforward about his opinions whether politics or anything, has expressed happiness over the results of the Karnataka elections.

The actor, extended support to the Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his extensive walkathon event ahead of the general elections in Karnataka. The actor made it a point to show support by walking together with Rahul Gandhi, to show his support.

In light of the election results where Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) lost to Indian National Congress (INC), Kamal Haasan took to his social media handles to congratulate Rahul Gandhi and compared him to Mahatma Gandhi, who walked his way into peoples' hearts.

Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan posted a picture of him with Rahul Gandhi clicked during the latter's Walkathon. He wrote a very long caption that reads, "Shri @RahulGandhi ji, Heartiest Congratulations for this significant victory!

Just as Gandhiji, you walked your way into peoples hearts and as he did you demonstrated that in your gentle way you can shake the powers of the world -with love and humility. Your credible and creditable approach, without bravado or chest thumping has ushered a breath of fresh air for the people.

You trusted the people of Karnataka to reject divisiveness, who in turn have unitedly reciprocated by placing their faith in you. Kudos for not just the victory but also for the manner of victory!" (sic)

Meanwhile, noted actor-producer Prakash Raj, who has worked towards sensitizing the people of Karnataka about negative aspects and impact of the NDA government earlier has also breathed a sigh of relief with Congress winning the elections.

He publicly mentioned actor Kichcha Sudeep that he expected better from an educated and responsible person like him, when Sudeep extended his support to the BJP party.

Kamal Haasan's Work Front

The veteran actor has been working with unprecedented enthusiasm after the tremendous success of Vikram. He is now filming for the much-awaited sequel of the movie Indian, titled Indian 2 under the direction of Shankar Shanmugam. The film stars Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, and Siddharth among others as key characters.