Kadaisi Vivasayi director pens heartfelt note for late Nallandi after National Award win

Kadaisi Vivasayi bagged the Best Tamil Film at the 69th National Film Awards. Director M Manikanandan penned an emotional note remembering Nallandi, the lead actor of the film. He passed away in February this year aged 80. He won a Special Mention Award posthumously when the winners were announced earlier this week. 

2 things you need to know

• Kadaisi Vivasayi, which was released in March 2022, also stars Vijay Sethupathi in a cameo.
• M Manikandan expressed his gratitude to Nallandi and hailed his efforts despite his old age.

Nallandi put in great effort despite old age: M Manikandan 

Remembering the deceased actor, the Kadaisi Vivasayi filmmaker wrote in his note, "I wish to remember my film's protagonist, the late Nallandi sir, who, even in his old age, put great effort and energy into his role. I also want to thank the people of the village who allowed me to make the film, including the technicians, and production banners Vijay Sethupathi Productions and 7CS Entertainments for helping me take it to the masses around the world.”

Manikandan also extended his gratitude to Vijay Sethupathi who, he said, "played a crucial part in making this film" besides appearing in a cameo. In his note, Manikandan thanked jury members for bestowing his film with "massive honour", including the media for putting a word among the people.

He added in his note, “I am delighted that my film Kadaisi Vivasayi, which was celebrated by both the people and the critics alike, has won two Awards at the 69th National Film Awards 2023. This honor has given me a big motivation to make more such films. Thank you all once again for your love.”

Manikandan's next to feature Mammootty?

Before Kadaisi Vivasayi, M Manikandan received a lot of acclaim for Kaaka Muttai. The 2015 film, produced by Dhanush, was the recipient of two National Awards. The director’s next film will reportedly star Vijay Sethupathi and Mammootty.