Pa. Ranjith's 'Natchathiram Nagargirathu' released last week has received critical acclaim for the fresh approach in screenwriting and execution and the performances of the cast members. The maverick filmmaker has shared on social media that he received a call from his 'Kabali' and 'Kaala' hero Superstar Rajinikanth.

Ranjith wrote "I am extremely touched by the appreciation from our #superstar
@rajinikanth sir after watching #NatchathiramNagargiradhu. This is your best work in terms of direction,writing,casting the performers,art,cinematography,music,so far are the exact words that he quoted.Thankyou sir"

'Natchathiram Nagargirathu' has music by Tenmaa and the ensemble cast of Kalidas Jayaram, Dushara Vijayan, Kalaiyarasan, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Harikrishnan and Subatra Robert among others. The film not only dealt about the conventional love between man and woman but also same sex and transgender romance and the politics behind it all.

I am extremely touched by the appreciation from our #superstar @rajinikanth sir after watching #NatchathiramNagargiradhu
“This is your best work in terms of direction,writing,casting the performers,art,cinematography,music,so far”are the exact words that he quoted.
Thankyou sir??

— pa.ranjith (@beemji) September 4, 2022