Actor Karunaas has opened up about the appreciation he received for his performance in ‘Enna Vilai,’ sharing an interesting moment from the film’s shoot. Speaking at the audio launch event, the actor said the film has given him some of the most memorable compliments of his career. He also recalled how his wife Grace Karunaas reacted after watching the film and said her praise meant a lot to him.

Nimisha Sajayan hugged and kissed Karunaas after watching his scene

As reported by Filmibeat, Karunaas revealed that Malayalam actor Nimisha Sajayan was deeply impressed after watching one of his scenes. Recalling the moment, he said, “After I finished acting in one scene, she got goosebumps. She came to me, hugged me tightly and kissed me on the cheek to appreciate my performance.” He added that receiving such a spontaneous reaction from a fellow actor made the moment special. Karunaas also said senior actor Poornima Bhagyaraj appreciated his performance after watching the scene in which she appears as a judge.

Karunaas says wife Grace gave him a special compliment

The actor also spoke about the reaction from his wife Grace Karunaas, saying her words after watching ‘Enna Vilai’ were unlike anything he had heard from her for his earlier films. “I have acted in so many films, but my wife Grace has never appreciated me the way she appreciated this film. She told me, ‘Somehow, Karuna, this film will bring you value and respect.’” For Karunaas, the response has added to his confidence ahead of the film’s theatrical release. The actor is returning as the central character in a project that has already earned attention at international film festivals.

About ‘Enna Vilai’

Directed by Sajeev Paloor, ‘Enna Vilai’ is set to hit theatres on September 17. Karunaas plays the lead role, while Nimisha Sajayan, known for films such as ‘Chithha’ and ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX,’ has an important part in the film. The movie has also made its presence felt on the festival circuit and has reportedly won four awards at international film festivals. With the audio launch now completed, the team is gearing up for the theatrical release. The film’s focus on Karunaas’ performance and the strong reactions from his co-stars have created fresh interest ahead of its arrival on the big screen.