Talking of the constant support she has received from Tamil audiences over the years, she began by acknowledging director H Vinoth, calling him an honest filmmaker and someone who speaks little but lets his work do the talking. Turning to music director Anirudh Ravichander, Pooja said she has long admired his music and listens to it regularly, particularly praising his background scores, which she described as consistently powerful and effective.
Speaking about her association with Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja revisited her time working with him on
What Thalapathy Vijay said about qutting acting
The actor-politician said, "Only one thing matters to me. People come to theaters for me and stand in line. That's why I want to stand for them for the next 30-33 years. For these very fans, I am retiring from cinema."
Vijay's mother performs at the event
One of the evening’s most emotional highlights came when Vijay’s mother, Shobha Chandrasekar, surprised the audience with a live performance, leaving the actor visibly moved. She performed ‘Kodambakkam Area’ from the movie ‘Sivakasi’, along with singer Tippu. Videos showed Vijay smiling through the moment, soaking in the applause as fans erupted, many calling it one of the most touching segments of the night.
Fans chant ‘TVK’, Vijay signals them to stop
Fans began chanting “TVK”, referencing Vijay’s political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. However, the actor was seen gently shaking his head and gesturing for restraint, signalling that the audio launch was meant to remain focused on cinema rather than politics. The moment was widely shared online, with many interpreting it as Vijay’s attempt to keep the event apolitical and respectful of the occasion.
