Atlee Completes 12 Years In Films: Director Pens Emotional Note For Team Raja Rani; Nayanthara, Nazriya Nazim React

Atlee recently marked a special milestone as his directorial debut Raja Rani completed 12 years since its release. Known for his grand storytelling and emotional narratives, Atlee shared a heartfelt post

on Instagram commemorating the occasion, expressing gratitude to everyone who was part of the project and to those who “carry the film close to their heart.”

Atlee takes his 'Rani' Priya to Raja Rani location

Sharing a series of pictures with his wife Priya amidst a scenic backdrop, Atlee wrote, "12 years of Raja Rani God is so kind Thank you #Mahe Anna , @a.r.murugadoss sir #shanmugam sir, @foxstarstudios @aryaoffl baby , @nayanthara darling , @nazriyafahadh papa, @actorjai darling , @santa_santhanam na , @sathyan na, #sathyaraj sir and my team @george_dop, @livingstonruben @muthurajthangavel na , and the genius @gvprakash And everyone else who carries the film close to their heart..Thank you." He also shared a personal memory, taking his wife Priya to the very location where the film’s shoot had commenced, adding, "As a memory took my Rani @priyaatlee to same location where I started the film."Take a look:

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Over the years, Atlee has carved a niche for himself with films like Theri, Mersal, and Jawan, mixing emotional depth with larger-than-life visuals. The post by Atlee also drew warm reactions from his Raja Rani team. Nayanthara shared the post on her Instagram Stories, writing, “So proud of u Dear @atlee47,” while Nazriya Nazim reshared it with the caption, “Paapa.”

More about Raja Rani

Raja Rani, released on September 27, 2013, is a Tamil romantic comedy that starred Arya as John, Jai as Surya Muthuraman, Nayanthara as Regina, Nazriya Nazim as Keerthana John, and Santhanam as Sarathy. Produced under the banner of AR Murugadoss and Fox Star Studios, the film tells the story of a couple, John and Regina, who are forced into marriage despite constantly clashing with each other. The narrative explores their journey through misunderstandings, challenges, and emotional upheavals, eventually leading to a turning point following a sudden tragedy. Praised for its engaging screenplay, relatable characters, and soulful music composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, the film became a commercial success and established Atlee as a promising director in the Tamil film industry.