Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj recently experienced a memorable fanboy moment when he met the legendary actor Rajinikanth. The meeting was sparked by Rajinikanth's enthusiastic response after watching Vaazhai, where he praised the film as brilliant and congratulated the entire team. Selvaraj was visibly excited to meet the iconic star. Read on for more details.
Director Mari Selvaraj recently had the opportunity to meet the legendary actor Rajinikanth, and he couldn't contain his excitement. Selvaraj shared this special moment on social media, capturing his joy at meeting the veteran star. This meeting followed a heartfelt letter from Rajinikanth, in which he praised Selvaraj's latest film, Vaazhai.
Rajinikanth recently praised Mari Selvaraj for his work on the Tamil film Vaazhai, calling it a brilliant and high-quality contribution to Tamil cinema. He shared, "I watched Mari Selvaraj’s Vaazhai recently, and after a long time, I feel that Tamil cinema has produced such a brilliant and meaningful film. Through this movie, Mari Selvaraj took us back to his childhood, making us feel the deep sadness and harsh realities depicted. The young boy’s journey in the film, especially the heart-wrenching scenes of his desperate search for food in the climax and his mother's sorrow over not being able to feed him, deeply moved me. Mari Selvaraj has once again proven himself to be an exceptional director with this creation. My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him."
Mari Selvaraj shared his thoughts on meeting Rajinikanth by posting a heartfelt picture of the two together. Alongside the photo, he included a touching note that reflected the profound influence the superstar has had on his life. "I write this with the same dream of the boy who once collected your pictures in a trunk," Selvaraj wrote, expressing the deep admiration he has held for Rajinikanth since childhood. He added, "Thank you for your well wishes and warm hug, Superstar."
Is Mari Selvaraj set to direct a film with Rajinikanth?
During the press meet for Vaazhai, Mari Selvaraj expressed his desire to work with the legendary actor. He mentioned that they might collaborate on a project in the future. The director shared, "We are in talks. Superstar Rajinikanth likes me, and I like him. It has always been my wish to make a film with him. Rajini sir called and spoke to me after Pariyerum Perumal, Karnan, and Maamannan. So, let's hope."
