Shankar is just an ordinary man - Rajini

The celebration of the success of 'Imsai Arasan'was celebrated on Saturday at the Kalaivanar Arangham. PRO NIkil Murugan welcomed the gathering.

The artistes on the dais included Rajini, Vijay, Prabhu and Sathyaraj as the program commenced at 6.30pm. Having written all the songs for the film, poet Pulamai Pithan’s welcome address in wonderful Sangam Tamil was music to the ears. For some reason, he left out aachi Manorama in his welcome, much to her indignation!

Vivek is a competitor for Vadivelu in comedy. It was heartening to see that Vivek had not only been invited for the function, he proceeded to express his appreciation for Vadivelu’s acting in the film. Vivek addressed Vadivelu as "Annan Vadivelu avargale" and when vadivelu spoke, he said "Vivek called me his annan in acting!" and everyone burst into laughter at this spontaneous humour.

As Vijay, Prabhu, Sathyaraj and Manorama lauded Vadivelu for his good acting, the comedian was seen beaming in happiness.

Mementoes were distributed in the middle of the function and the audience waited eagerly for Rajini to speak. "Everyone considers Shankar to be skilled and intelligent. That’s not so. He’s just an ordinary man. But there’s a 16 year old fan in him. He makes movies for that boy and satisfies that hunger in him. I have already seen 'Imsai Arasan'twice. It seems as if director Simbudevan has the experience of already directing a 100 films. He has a great future. He could even make a sequel to this Pulakesi film.

The foundation for this film’s success if Vadivelu. If Vadivelu had been fair of countenance, he would have given heroes like Kamal, Ajith, Vijay and me, a run for our money!" What better compliment than this to delight an ecstatic Vadivelu!

Simbudevan expressed his words of gratitude and appreciation and Shankar proposed the vote of thanks.

Source: Cinesouth