Actor Sivakarthikeyan is celebrating Diwali in Madurai this year, where he is currently stationed for the shoot of his upcoming film Seyon. In a video circulating on social media, the actor, accompanied by his wife Aarthi, interacted with several news and media channels, extending festive wishes to fans while sharing updates about the film’s progress.
Speaking about his Diwali plans, Sivakarthikeyan said that he is spending the festival in Madurai at his in-laws’ place, as he is in the city for the shoot. He also spoke about his connection with the city, calling himself a proud son-in-law of Madurai. “Madurai is always special to me. Since my wife Aarthi is from Madurai, we keep coming here, and I am proud to be a Madurai Maapillai,” he said.
The Amaran actor said in the video that visiting the holy Meenakshi Amman temple was a must this season. He mentioned that the family has visited Pillaiyarpatti the previous day and planned to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple on Diwali.
Providing an update on Seyon, Sivakarthikeyan revealed, "Approximately 70 per cent of the film has been completed." He added, "The team would continue shooting in Madurai and other locations until December to wrap up the remaining portions."
The actor also used the interaction to extend his Diwali wishes, urging people to celebrate responsibly. Particularly addressing children and their families, he cautioned them to be careful while bursting crackers and prioritise safety during the celebrations.
Sivakarthikeyan’s interaction offered fans a glimpse into his festive celebrations, his fondness for Madurai and the progress of his much-anticipated upcoming project Seyon.
An action drama set against a rural backdrop, the film is directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, who made his directorial debut with Thaai Kizhavi, and is produced by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran under Raaj Kamal Films International and Turmeric Media, respectively. The film also stars Bhagyashri Borse in the female lead. The cast includes Raj B Shetty, Bala Saravanan, Aruldoss, Singampuli, Raichal Rabecca and Seeman. With Santosh's Narayanan's music and Vidhu Ayyana's cinematography the story spins around faith as a way of life, touching upon themes of human heritage, unity and harmonious coexistence.