Rajinikanth backs Suresh Krissna and Y. G. Mahendran's ‘Charukesi’; Superstar praises team for bringing musical drama to screens

Rajinikanth attended the trailer and audio launch event of the upcoming Tamil film ‘Charukesi’ and officially unveiled both in Chennai. The film has been directed by Suresh Krissna and features an experienced ensemble cast including Y. G. Mahendran, Sathyaraj, Samuthirakani, Suhasini Maniratnam, and Ramya Pandian. Rajinikanth's presence at the event added excitement and attention to the film.During the event, Rajinikanth praised the entire team for creating a film rooted in culture, music, and emotions. As reported by ETV Bharat, he appreciated the producers and makers for bringing such a meaningful story to the big screen at a time when different kinds of commercial films dominate theatres. Rajinikanth also wished success to the cast and crew and encouraged audiences to support films that celebrate art and heritage. His speech received loud applause from fans and guests at the venue, with many calling it one of the memorable moments of the audio launch event.‘Charukesi’ is said to be based on a famous stage play associated with Y. G. Mahendran and has been developed as a musical drama filled with emotions and family relationships. The makers believe the film will remind audiences of classic musical dramas like Shankarabharanam and Sindhu Bhairavi because of its strong emotional storytelling and focus on classical music. Music composer Deva has scored the soundtrack, and the team hopes the songs and background score will connect deeply with viewers.At the event, director Suresh Krissna shared that ‘Charukesi’ is one of the most personal and emotionally close projects in his career. He also expressed happiness about working with such an experienced cast and dedicated technical team. Several members of the film’s crew and production team attended the launch function alongside the actors. The makers officially announced that ‘Charukesi’ will release in theatres on June 12. Fans are now eager to see how the film brings together music, emotions, and family drama on the big screen.