When passion meets perseverance

Vidaamuyarchi star Nikhil Nair talks about his film background, working with Ajith Kumar, Magizh Thirumeni, and more

- SREEJITH MULLPILLY

CTOR Nikhil Nair, who plays a prominent role in the upcoming Ajith Kumar-starrer Vidaamuyarchi, hails from a distinguished film family. "For three generations, my family has been into cinema, and they all inspired me. My grandfather, K Balaji, is a producer and actor who worked extensively in Tamil cinema, producing films like the original Billa. My uncle, my mother's brother, Suresh Balaji, is also a producer," says Nikhil. He then adds, as if it were a minor detail, "I also have another uncle who acts in Malayalam. His name is Mohanlal, and his son Pranav is also an actor."