# Sarathkumar thanks Vijayakanth, professes love for Radhika at awards event 2026-08-06T14:45:59+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Sarathkumar won the Best Villain award for Dude at a recent awards function, where he recalled his long career and shared a personal memory about his wife, actor-politician Radhika. Looking towards her in the audience, he described his unconventional marriage proposal and said she would remain his beloved till the end. His remarks drew cheers at the event and praise from fans online. Sarathkumar also thanked veteran actor and political leader Vijayakanth for giving him his first break as a villain in Pulan Visaranai. He said he secured the role after shaving his moustache, and recalled Vijayakanth predicting that the performance would earn wide appreciation. He later joked that lovers should confess early, rather than wait until the twelfth reel. The comments were reported by Cinema Vikatan, according to The Times of India. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Dude, Radhika, Sarathkumar, Tamil cinema, Vijayakanth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sarathkumar-thanks-vijayakanth-professes-love-for-radhika-at-awards-event/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sarathkumar-thanks-vijayakanth-professes-love-for-radhika-at-awards-event/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.