“If anybody has stunned me with acting, it is none other than Manju Warrier,” these are the words of Tamil star Dhanush.

He said this during the audio launch of Vetrimaaran film Asuran. It is the first Tamil film of Manju Warrier. Dhanush is the hero. “I didn’t feel like she was acting. She has been my friend for a long time and it was my long wish to act with her,” he said.

Dhanush thanked Vetrimaaran for presenting him with such a role even at his 36 years. Manju thanked all crew members and expressed her wish to do more Tamil films.

The film’s producer also showered praise on Manju. “Manju started acting in the film after receiving just some advance. After that, she never talked about it. Later, I had to persuade her to take the money…” said producer Kalaippuli S Thanu.