As Thalapathy Vijay’s film Sachein hits theatres once again for its 20th-anniversary re-release, fans are celebrating with as much enthusiasm as they did two decades ago. The film’s renewed popularity has sparked a wave of nostalgia among moviegoers, turning it into a festive occasion for cinema lovers across the board.

Adding to the excitement, actress Genelia D’Souza, who played the beloved character Shalini in Sachein, released a heartfelt video message thanking Thalapathy Vijay’s fans. The video, shared by producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu on social media, has quickly gone viral.

In the video, Genelia says:

“Hello Thalapathy fans! How are you? I am your Shalini… yes, Double I Shalini!
I’m overjoyed to see Sachein back on the big screen after 20 years—and the love it’s receiving is overwhelming.
The response today feels just as magical as it did back then.
Your Thalapathy... how sweet! I’m truly touched. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for celebrating Sachein like a festival.”

Fans have flooded social media with love and memories from the film, making it clear that Sachein still holds a special place in their hearts.

தளபதி ரசிகர்களுக்கு நன்றி கூறும் @geneliad

Thanks to our dearest Shalinii

Thalapathy @actorvijay @Johnroshan @ThisIsDSP #Vadivelu @iamsanthanam @bipsluvurself #ThotaTharani #VTVijayan #FEFSIVijayan @idiamondbabu @RIAZtheboss @APIfilms @dmycreationoffl @Ayngaran_offl… pic.twitter.com/oP8cse0pvv

— Kalaippuli S Thanu (@theVcreations) April 24, 2025