Simbu known for his open hearted talk has reportedly praised Vishal regarding the ongoing Kollywood strike that has brought to a standstill all aspects of cinema.  One of the mega projects that had to discontinue shooting was Mani Ratnam's multistarrer with Simbu. Arun Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi and STR was initially not pleased.

Vishal's side explained that if shootings are allowed then those films will also get ready for release and affect ones (numbering about 30) which are already on the waitlist after postponement.  Simbu after seeing the justification in Vishal's decision has lauded him in spite of the differences of opinions the two stars have right from the Nadigar Sangam election days when the 'Vaalu' star supported the Sarathkumar- Radha Ravi faction.