Kamal Haasan Applauds Young Director's Bold Broadway Play in Mumbai

On October 24, 2025, veteran actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan expressed his support for young director Nithin Ram's upcoming production of the acclaimed Broadway play, 'The Motherf**ker With The Hat'. The play, co-directed by Nithin Ram and Aakash Prabhakar, is an adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis' dark comedy and is set to be staged at the NCPA Experimental Theatre in Mumbai this weekend.

Kamal Haasan, known for championing innovation and creativity across art forms, took to social media to share his appreciation for Nithin's efforts. In his message, Haasan wrote, "Hi Nithin, have read the synopsis of the Broadway play you are going to perform. Eagerly waiting of audience reaction. You should do more in TN and Tamizh too. All the best."

The play follows the story of Jackie, a recovering addict trying to rebuild his life after prison. His fragile world begins to unravel when he discovers another man's hat in his lover's apartment, leading to a spiral of chaos that explores themes of love, betrayal, addiction, and redemption. Bringing this complex narrative to an Indian stage marks a bold and ambitious move by the young directors, who aim to bridge the gap between Western theatre sensibilities and Indian audience experiences.

With Kamal Haasan's goodwill and a story that blends sharp humor with raw emotion, 'The Motherf**ker With The Hat' promises to deliver a gritty, high-energy theatrical experience for Mumbai's theatre lovers.