Key Highlights

  • Kavin has revealed that Nayanthara's ability to multitask across acting, production, business and personal life is what he admires most about her.
  • The actor praised her clarity in never letting challenges from one part of her life affect another.
  • Their romantic family entertainer 'Hi' will now release in theatres on August 28, pushed from an original August 14 date.
  • Directed by debutant Vishnu Edavan, the film has been cleared with a U/A certificate by the Censor Board.
  • 'Hi' is set across Chennai, Coimbatore and Pollachi, and reportedly features no villains — pitched as a pure family entertainer.

Actor Kavin, who leads director Vishnu Edavan's much-awaited romantic entertainer 'Hi' opposite Lady Superstar Nayanthara, has offered a rare, thoughtful glimpse into what he genuinely admires most about his co-star — and it's not a trait tied to the screen. In a candid conversation with IANS, Kavin spoke about the one Nayanthara quality that has left a lasting impression on him: her extraordinary ability to multitask without letting one part of her life derail another.

'She Manages Everything From the Shooting Spot Itself'

"I think I admire her ability to multi-task. She is a producer who makes movies, and she also acts. She also has a business and a personal life. She manages everything from the shooting spot itself," Kavin said, offering a look at just how tightly Nayanthara's professional and personal worlds are stitched together on set.

For Kavin, the more revealing detail wasn't just what she does, but how cleanly she separates the moving parts. "She will not let the challenges she faces in one sector to affect the others. I think because she does everything correctly, she is in the position she is today," he added — a striking observation that goes beyond admiration and lands closer to genuine study.

'I Am Someone Who Thinks Doing One Thing Properly Is Enough'

In a moment of refreshing honesty, Kavin admitted he isn't sure he could ever match that bandwidth. "If you ask me if I have that amount of talent and if whether I will be able to do like how she does it in the future, I don't know. I will be scared. I am someone who thinks that if I can do one thing properly, that's enough."

The self-aware humility from a young actor sharing screen space with one of Indian cinema's biggest names has only added to the pre-release charm around 'Hi'.

'Hi' Locks August 28 as Its New Release Date

'Hi' has generated enormous curiosity, and the film is now slated to hit screens on Friday, August 28. It was originally scheduled for an August 14 release, but the makers eventually pushed the date. The Censor Board has already cleared the film with a U/A certificate, opening the doors for a wide family audience turnout in its opening weekend.

A Cross-City Story With No Villains

The film's storyline is designed as a full-fledged family entertainer. Sources close to the unit have told IANS that 'Hi' unfolds across three cities — Chennai, Coimbatore and Pollachi — and, notably, features no villain characters at all. In an era dominated by high-octane action and antagonist-driven plots, a large-scale romantic entertainer built entirely on relationships and warmth is itself a bold creative choice.

A Strong Supporting Cast

'Hi' brings together a robust ensemble alongside Kavin and Nayanthara. The film features Prabhu, Radhika, Sathyan, Adithya Kathir and Kureishi in prominent roles, adding both experience and range to the storytelling. The film is jointly produced by Zee Studios South, The Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studios — a combination that guarantees both scale and reach.

The Vishnu Edavan Debut

'Hi' also marks the directorial debut of Vishnu Edavan, who has been groomed inside one of Tamil cinema's most influential filmmaking universes. He worked as an associate director to Lokesh Kanagaraj on several of his projects, including 'Kaithi', 'Master' and 'Vikram'. That pedigree has already set high expectations for his stylistic approach and storytelling instincts.

Speaking about his debut earlier, Vishnu had described 'Hi' as a wholesome family entertainer that would speak about true love — a promise the industry is now waiting to see delivered on screen.

Why It Matters

'Hi' represents multiple firsts and pivots. It is the first on-screen collaboration between Nayanthara and Kavin — a pairing that has already sparked significant curiosity across audiences and trade circles. It is also Vishnu Edavan's launchpad from the Lokesh Kanagaraj school of Tamil filmmaking, and one of the year's rare high-profile Tamil films that deliberately opts out of the villain-driven formula.

A Technically Loaded Package

Backing the emotional core is a strong technical team. The film's music has been composed by Jen Martin, while Rajesh Shukla handles cinematography. Editing is by the capable Philomin Raj, and art direction by Shekhar B. Dances have been choreographed by the legendary Brinda, while stunts have been designed by Dinesh Kasi — even for a "no-villain" film, the production has clearly ensured its craft firepower is intact.

The Bigger Picture

At its heart, 'Hi' feels like a film that is trying to reintroduce warmth and simplicity to the Tamil mainstream — anchored by a Lady Superstar at her multitasking peak, a young actor who openly admires that discipline, and a first-time director stepping out of an iconic mentor's shadow. When 'Hi' opens on August 28, it will be tested not just on its box office numbers, but on whether it succeeds in delivering something Tamil cinema has been quietly hungry for: an unabashedly wholesome love story that trusts its audience to show up for feeling alone.