Harish Kalyan, last seen in Lubber Pandhu, is facing his first Deepavali release with Diesel this year. As the Shanmugham Muthusamy directorial is gearing up for release, the actor has opened up about how the film's theme is universal, while also sharing details about his experience shooting for the film.

As per a press note, Harish said about the theme, "Petrol and diesel are connected to everyone, and more than gold, crude oil – the black gold – is the most used resource. We often visit petrol bunks but rarely think about the world behind crude oil."

The actor is confident about the film's global reach and has praised the director for his dedication. “This film will be a new experience for global audiences. It’s made with meaning and purpose and mounted on a grand scale. We’ve taken big creative risks; shooting in some of the busiest places was truly challenging but also thrilling. I was awestruck by director Shanmugham Muthusamy’s research and detailing. The depth of his script left me spellbound, and I’m sure audiences will love it too," he said.

Further, the actor detailed his experience working on the film. “Diesel was both physically and mentally demanding. From talkie portions to songs and intense action sequences, everything required immense effort. But at the end of the project, I felt deeply fulfilled by its message and relevance. If audiences embrace me in the action space, it’ll open doors to more films in this genre.”

With the film set for a festive release, Harish is elated. “Diwali has always been special to me; I’ve grown up watching big releases during this season. This time, I’m thrilled that my own film is part of the Diwali celebration.”

Backed by Devarajulu Markandeyan of Third Eye Entertainment along with SP Cinemas as presentors of the film, Diesel also stars Athulyaa Ravi, Vinay Rai, Sai Kumar, Ananya, Karunaas, Bose Venkat, Ramesh Thilak, Kaali Venkat, Vivek Prasanna, Sachin Khedekar, Zakir Hussain, Thangadurai, Maaran, KPY Dheena, and Apoorva Singh, among others.