On September 30, Mani Ratnam's "Ponniyin Selvan," his crowning achievement, opened in theatres. The movie has been well appreciated, and viewers have given actor Karthi a lot of applause for his portrayal of Vanthiyathevan.
The actor Karthi, who changed his online alias to His Highness Vanthiyathevan, thanked everyone in a statement he released today. “Words cannot express the immense gratitude I feel for this experience and magnificent journey as Vanthiyathevan. First and foremost a big salute and all respects to Amarar Kalki for creating this magical epic Ponniyin Selvan for all of us. A million thanks to our Mani sir for pursuing it all these years and crafting this unforgettable masterpiece. To Ravi Varman sir for being the driving force on sets and giving us never seen before stunning visuals. To our treasure AR Rahman sir for making us ecstatic with his music. Finally, dear fans, friends and cinema lovers who have showered us with such love", read his statement.
He continued by saying how moved he is by the support he is receiving from his audience. The actor expressed his gratitude to the technical team and his co-stars in a statement.
Ponniyin Selvan, a hit Tamil film, has made Rs 150 crore at the box office in just two days. In nine months, the movie's second instalment will be released. On the work front, Karthi is currently waiting the premiere of his movie Sardar, which will hit the screens this Diwali.
