# Venkat Prabhu thanks fans on 20-year film journey 2026-08-07T21:36:30+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Director Venkat Prabhu has shared an emotional note on social media, thanking everyone who supported his 20-year career in cinema. He first thanked late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam and his son Charan for trusting his vision for Chennai 600028, his debut film from 2007. Prabhu said every film taught him something, and that his excitement for cinema has only grown stronger over the years. He also thanked fans for standing by him through highs and lows, and for encouraging his new attempts. Prabhu's notable films include Saroja, Goa, Mankatha, Maanaadu, and The Greatest of All Time. He expressed hope to continue entertaining audiences and creating many more memories together. ## Coverage - cinemaexpress.com Tags: 20 years, Chennai 600028, Mankatha, SPB, Tamil cinema, Venkat Prabhu Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/venkat-prabhu-thanks-fans-on-20-year-film-journey/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/venkat-prabhu-thanks-fans-on-20-year-film-journey/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.