Actor Vishal who is currently working with Hari in Rathnam, penned a note celebrating 18 years of the 2005 hit film Sandakozhi. The film, which released on December 16, established him as one of the leading action heroes of the Tamil industry.

"Can't beleive or even put it in words the feelings and emotions I am goin through this day which made my career 18 years ago on Dec 16th 2005 as an action hero in Tamil cinema through the magical Sandakozhi on silver screen (sic)," he wrote.

“Here was no looking back for me then on who was just one among the audience which I still continue to be after all these years for the sole reason of the love and affection showered by one and all till date. I bow down and thank God above me and the Gods (Samy) in order of my Parents my Director Lingu (samy) who believed in me and finally the God I see in the theatres in the form of audiences worldwide. Always indebted to you all and will continue this dream of my Father #GKReddy and my guru #Arjun sir. I do know that Thank you is just not enough. God Bless,” he added.

Sandakozhi was directed by Lingusamy and backed by Vishal's family home banner GK Film Corporation. It also starred Meera Jasmine, Rajkiran, Lal, Raja, Suman Setty and Ganja Karuppu and achieved a cult status over time.