Director Ra Karthik has expressed his appreciation for actor Priyanka Arul Mohan following the release of their film Made in Korea, revealing that she often worked for more than 12 hours a day while filming under challenging weather conditions in South Korea.
The filmmaker shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, thanking the actor for her efforts in bringing the character Shenba to life. “Shenba… @priyankaamohanofficial I’ve been receiving so many calls, voice notes, and messages about our film #MadeinKorea, especially about your performance. It really makes me happy. Thank you so much, Nga! You’ve done such a beautiful job,” he wrote.
Karthik also recalled how Priyanka consistently expressed her desire to make the project succeed. “I still remember how every time you would say, ‘We must make a good film. and we want to succeed no matter what.’ I truly feel I have, at least to some extent, lived up to the trust you placed in me,” he said.
Highlighting her commitment during the overseas schedule, the director noted that the actor pushed through demanding conditions while maintaining her energy on set. “During the Korea shoot, you worked continuously for more than 12 hours every day in difficult weather conditions; you adjusted to everything and kept giving your best. Your dedication, energy, and commitment meant so much to the entire team. Personally, I know how much effort and heart you put into this film. I’m really grateful. Thank you so much!!!” he added.
Produced by Sreenidhi Sagar under the banner Rise East Entertainment, the film marks a second collaboration between Karthik and the producer after their earlier feel-good drama Nitham Oru Vaanam.
Made in Korea premiered on the streaming platform Netflix on March 12. A significant portion of the film was shot in South Korea, making it one of the rare Tamil productions to be filmed there and widely described as the first Tamil film to be shot in the country.
Rishikanth, Baek Si-hoon, Jaehyun Jang, Kim So-ri, Ha Ram, and Kim Rok are also a part of the film’s cast. On the technical front, the film features editing by Anthony, music composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Prasanna Kumar.