Samuthirakani pens a note praising Yaathisai 

Actor Samuthirakani took to Twitter on Sunday, to pen a note praising the latest historical Tamil film on the Pandiyas, Yaathisai. He wrote in Tamil, Yathisai…. Great effort… Well-deserved success. Congratulations to all the artists who worked in the film." (sic).

The film hit theatres on April 21 and opened to a great response. The film is directed by Dharani Rasendran. Yaathisai is a periodical fiction based on the 7th-century Pandiyan prince Ranadheera Pandiyan. He ruled during a time when the Chola dynasty lost its power, and its people were forced to live in the woods. The film will also focus on the revolt of Eyinars and Cholas against Pandiyas, and how the war affected the lives of Devaradiyars.

Venus Infotainment and Six Star Entertainment back Yaathisai. The film stars Shakthi Mithran, Seyon, Rajalakshmi, and Guru Somasundram, among others. The film's technical crew includes cinematographer Akilesh Kathamuthu, editor Mahendran Ganesan, music composer Chakravarthy and art director Ranjith Kumar.