Jul 22, 2026 09:40 PM IST Mahat Raghavendra pens emotional open letter to Vijay ahead of Jana Nayagan release As Jana Nayagan gears up for its theatrical release, actor Mahat Raghavendra shared an emotional open letter dedicated to Vijay, reminiscing about the superstar's impact on his life and career.
Sharing the note on X, Mahat wrote, "One last letter.
One lifetime of memories." In the heartfelt message, he addressed Vijay as "Dear Thalapathy, Dearest Vijay Anna," and wrote, "Tomorrow, Jana Nayagan releases, and my heart feels heavy.
I grew up watching you.
Your smile, your jokes, and your films filled my childhood with happiness.
Every release was a celebration, and every visit to the theatre felt special because you were on that screen." Recalling his experience of working with Vijay in Jilla, Mahat added, "I write this not just as one among millions of fans, but as someone who was blessed to share the screen with you as your younger brother in Jilla.
That memory will always be one of the greatest gifts of my life." He concluded the letter by thanking Vijay for the memories and writing, "Your magic may leave the silver screen, but it will never leave our hearts.
To us, you'll always be the one and only Ilaya Thalapathy... our forever Thalapathy."
