Sarathkumar thanks Vijayakanth, professes love for Radhika at awards event

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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.

The Indian Opinion

Celebrity speeches often become social media proof of an allegedly perfect marriage, while film award moments are treated as career verdicts. Neither claim needs to be stretched here. Sarathkumar offered a warm personal tribute, a career anecdote and a joke, while the award recognised one performance in Dude. The useful test is simpler: whether audiences and critics continue to remember the performance after the ceremony’s applause fades.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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