Kamal Haasan flies economy class for shoot amid PM Modi's call for austerity measures
Updated On: 19 May, 2026 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kamal Haasan has won praise for travelling economy to a film shoot instead of opting for private chartered travel. The actor’s simple gesture sparked conversations around mindful spending and responsible filmmaking in the industry

Kamal Haasan
In an era where the film industry continues to adapt to evolving economic realities, veteran actor, filmmaker, and cinema icon Kamal Haasan has once again demonstrated why he remains one of Indian cinema’s most respected figures. As the country faces economic crisis caused by the West Asia conflict, Haasan set example by ditching a charter plane journey for an economy class travel.
Kamal Haasan flies economy
Recently spotted travelling on a commercial economy flight en route to a shoot, Haasan chose practicality and purpose over private charters and luxury travel, a quiet yet powerful gesture that has struck a chord across the industry and with audiences alike.
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