Acclaimed director Shankar has given a shoutout for AR Murugadoss recent actioner Madharaasi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Vidyut Jammwal in lead roles. Taking to his X handle, the filmmaker called the film an "engaging commercial entertainer" that has many "enjoyable theatrical moments."

"Madharaasi - An engaging commercial entertainer with many enjoyable theatrical moments. AR Murugadoss connected the elements and emotions brilliantly. Blending the love track and crime track was done well. Siva Kartikeyan's characterisation was interesting and different which he pulled off wonderfully- also stuns as an action hero! Anirudh's BGM acts as a catalyst to the blast. Vidyut Jammwal - Wow! Audience can’t get enough of his swagger. Congratulations to the whole team for delivering," he wrote in his brief post.

The film has been getting positive reviews from critics and good word of mouth. Although early trends reveal that the film earned over Rs 13 crore in India (according to Sacnilk.com), numbers are likely to increase multifold in the upcoming days.

While Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead, Biju Menon, Vikranth and Shabeer Kallarakkal are also part of the film, portraying key roles. Additional cast members include Prem Kumar, Sanjay and Sachana Namidass. Madharaasi marks Murugadoss' comeback to Tamil cinema after five years following Rajinikanth's Darbar (2020). Vidyut is reuniting with Murugadoss after Thuppakki (2012).

The technical crew of the film includes Anirudh as the music composer, Sudeep Elamon as the cinematographer, and Sreekar Prasad as the editor.