S S Rajamouli Showers Praise on Tamil Film 'Tourist Family'; Director Abishan Jeevinth Overjoyed
Chennai, May 20, 2025 — Acclaimed filmmaker S S Rajamouli, renowned for his epic blockbuster 'RRR', has heaped praise on the Tamil film 'Tourist Family', which stars Sasikumar and Simran. The movie, helmed by debut director Abishan Jeevinth, has been earning both critical acclaim and box office success since its May 1 release.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Rajamouli shared his admiration, posting:
Saw a wonderful, wonderful film Tourist Family.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 19, 2025
Heartwarming and packed with rib-tickling humor. And kept me intrigued from beginning till end. Great writing and direction by Abishan Jeevinth.
Thank you for the best cinematic experience in recent years.
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The glowing review from one of India’s most celebrated directors left Abishan Jeevinth overwhelmed with joy. In response, the young filmmaker wrote:
Thank you so much, @ssrajamouli sir! Your tweet was such a wonderful surprise, it truly made our day even more special. Grateful beyond words :) https://t.co/n5kx39PE5c
— Abishan Jeevinth (@Abishanjeevinth) May 19, 2025
In a follow-up post, he added:
Still in disbelief… I watched his films with stars in my eyes, never imagining that one day, the man who built those worlds would speak my name. @ssrajamouli sir, you’ve made this boy’s dream larger than life.
— Abishan Jeevinth (@Abishanjeevinth) May 19, 2025
'Tourist Family' has been widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling combined with comedy, striking a chord with both audiences and critics. The film’s strong performance at the box office remains steady, even with several new releases.
The team is reportedly preparing for an OTT release by the end of May, though an official confirmation is still awaited.
With Rajamouli’s endorsement, the film has gained even more momentum, and all eyes are now on Abishan Jeevinth, the debutant director who has captured the imagination of some of Indian cinema’s biggest names.