`Robot` director Shankar hails Dhanush`s `Thiruchitrambalam`, calls it `a beautiful movie`

The movie stars South superstar Dhanush and actress Nithya Menon in the lead roles. The movie, ever since its release, has been receiving praise from fans and critics alike.

Chennai:  Ace director Shankar, who is now simultaneously directing Kamal Haasan-starrer `Indian 2` and Telugu star Ram Charan`s `RC15`, has showered praise on the recently released Dhanush-starrer `Thiruchitrambalam`, calling the film, `a beautiful movie`.

Taking to Twitter Shankar wrote,"`Thiruchitrambalam`. A beautiful movie. The beauty is in the lovely moments that follow the painful ones. Nithya Menon`s character and superb performance seizes hearts, the writing by Mithran R Jawahar as well. #DNA at their best as usual. Love to Bharathiraja, Prakash Raaj and the whole team."

Here is the post shared by the director:

Dhanush was quick to respond to Shankar`s praise. The actor tweeted, "Thank you so much sir. This means a lot to me and my team."

Here is the tweet from the star:

The film has gone on to become an overwhelming success, making a good Rs 30 crores in the opening weekend itself. It has already crossed the Rs 60 crore mark in gross earnings worldwide.

`Thiruchitrambalam` has been doing brisk business not only in India but all over the world. In fact, the film`s performance is one of the best overseas performances for a Dhanush film.The film has already emerged as Dhanush`s top grossing film in France with 10,000 entries. It is also the top grossing film of the actor in the UK, making 1,35,000 Euros so far.