Director and actor Abishan Jeevinth has opened up about a pivotal moment in his career following the success of #TouristFamily. While planning his next project as a director, Abishan revealed that he was uncertain about accepting the lead actor’s role in With Love.

He said the confusion lingered until a day before his meeting with Superstar Rajinikanth. According to Abishan, when Rajinikanth referred to him as a “hero” during their interaction, it instantly cleared all his doubts and insecurities.

Calling it a deeply validating moment, Abishan shared that the Superstar’s words gave him the confidence to moveforward, marking an important turning point in his journey as both a director and an actor.