‘I am alright,’ says Kamal Haasan

October 17, 2014 10:32 am | Updated May 23, 2016 06:35 pm IST - Chennai

News spread that he was severely injured while shooting for his film, Papanaasam.

News spread that he was severely injured while shooting for his film, Papanaasam.

Reacting to rumours that he was involved in a serious accident while shooting for his latest film Papanaasam , Kamal Haasan clarifies that he is alright.

Actor Kamal Haasan had to quickly come up with a clarification as news spread that he was severely injured while shooting for Papanaasam in Kanyakumari.

The actor clarified that he had gone to the hospital to remove a rubber prosthetic, which slipped into his nasal passage when filming a stunt sequences.

In a statement to the media, he said, "It is not true that I was injured while shooting. It was a make up rubber prosthetic that slipped into my nasal passage and had to be carefully removed under medical supervision. It was a stunt scene so I had simulated injuries on the face.

A visit to the hospital with a bruised face led to the news. I am alright,” he explained.

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