Selvaraghavan heaps praise on Kavin and Manikandan | Here's what he said and how the actors responded
Post the success of Lover and Star, acclaimed director Selvaraghavan has now called Kavin and Manikandan the ‘excellent’ artists of Kollywood
Selvaraghavan about Manikandan and Kavin
Acclaimed director Selvaraghavan, who is also the brother of actor Dhanush, has always been vocal about his views on films and artists. The Aayirathil Oruvan-fame director recently took to his social media pages to heap praise on Kollywood’s budding actors Manikandan and Kavin.
Selvaraghavan praises Kavin and Manikandan
Praising their acting prowess, the director on his X page wrote, “Kavin and Manikandan are super actors. The good thing about them is they are both fantastic, realistic performers! They can play any kind of role with ease. An excellent thing for Tamil cinema.” The director seems to have been impressed by the young actors' performances in the latest films, Lover, starring Manikandan, and Kavin’s latest outing Star. Both films have received rave reviews from critics and audiences, alike.
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Manikandan and Kavin respond to Selvaraghavan's tweet
Kavin and Manikandan, who were delighted to receive the compliment, jumped to their social media pages to convey their gratitude to the director who has ‘inspired' them to pursue cinema.
Kavin wrote, “Nothing beats earning the trust of someone you've been watching and inspiring. I will certainly justify the trust you've placed in me sir. @selvaraghavan sir (sic)”.
On the other hand, Manikandan, who is also a screenwriter, expressed his joy over the director’s tweet and said that the director’s work had ‘shaped him as an actor and writer’. He wrote, “Thanks so much for the trust sir! Your films played a major role in shaping me as an actor and a writer. Thanks for inspiring us! @selvaraghavan sir. Thanks so much for the trust sir! Your films played a major role in shaping me as an actor and a writer”.
Star; Lover
Manikandan-starrer Lover and, Kavin-led Star were well-received by the audiences, who too appreciated the two new actors’ incredible performances in the films.
Selvaraghavan’s next film
Meanwhile, the director who has also turned an actor, will be next seen in Dhanush’s directorial Raayan. The actor-director’s first-look poster from the film was unveiled earlier. The movie is scheduled to be released later this year.
Updated: May 13, 2024 07:15 PM IST
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