Actor Sivakarthikeyan’s latest film Madharaasi, directed by AR Murugadoss, has been the talk of Kollywood. The action entertainer stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead, while Vidyut Jammwal plays the antagonist.

At the Tamil Nadu box office, the film enjoyed a strong opening, though it struggled to make the same impact in the Telugu states. But for Sivakarthikeyan, the highlight of the week wasn’t the numbers—it was the appreciation he received from his lifelong idol, Superstar Rajinikanth.

Taking to Instagram, SK shared his joy: “Just received the appreciation for Madharaasi from my idol, my Thalaivar Superstar Rajinikanth sir.”

Rajinikanth’s heartfelt words left him overwhelmed: “My god, excellent! Enna performance! Enna actions! Super super SK! Enakku romba pudichirundhadhu. Action hero aagiteenga. God bless, God bless.” The veteran even ended his note with his iconic laugh, a moment Sivakarthikeyan says he’ll treasure forever.

The Amaran star admitted he was on Cloud Nine, equating the praise to a Rs. 1000 crore milestone. Fans joined in the celebration, flooding social media with love and congratulatory messages, making this a career-defining moment for SK.