In a recent press interaction following the success of his latest directorial venture, ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX,’ renowned Tamil director Karthik Subbaraj addressed questions about the film’s casting choices. The movie, released on Diwali 2023, faced stiff competition but emerged as a blockbuster hit, prompting the makers to organize a Thanksgiving gathering to express gratitude to the press and media.
During the event, a reporter’s comment on Nimisha Sajayan, the female lead in ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX,’ as not conventionally beautiful, elicited a sharp and witty response from Karthik Subbaraj. The director challenged the notion of beauty and emphasized that Sajayan’s talent was the true essence of her beauty. The exchange not only garnered significant attention but also resonated with numerous netizens who joined in supporting Subbaraj’s perspective.
The film, set in 1975, stars Raghava Lawrence, SJ Suryah, and Nimisha Sajayan in key roles, with Santhosh Narayanan delivering an exceptional musical score. Celebrities such as Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Silambarasan, Mari Selvaraj, Vignesh Shivan, and other cinema stars have praised ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ on social media, further boosting its success.
Having surpassed the Rs 50 crore mark within the first nine days of its release, ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ has been officially declared a blockbuster hit by the makers. As the film continues to exhibit robust second-weekend collections, it solidifies its status as a rapid success in the box office arena.
